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# IP Network Engineer

- **Company:** Proximus
- **Location:** Belgrade (Namen), Belgium
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco IOS, Software Documentation, Monitoring of Systems, Tivoli Management Framework, Internet Protocol, IPv4, IPv6, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Internet Service Provider, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Nagios, Netconf, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Routing, Runbook, Scripting, Programmable Network, Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform, Splunk, Cisco
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f99281198e522a60

## About the Role

Proximus Global (BICS) is seeking a motivated Medior IP Network Engineer to operate, maintain, and evolve our IP network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in IP networking, is eager to deepen their technical expertise, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced service provider environment., * Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, IT, Electronics, or a related field

 * Cisco or Alcatel SR certification at Associate/Professional level, or equivalent hands-on experience
 * Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in a Telecom/Internet service provider environment or with a network vendor
 * Demonstrated working knowledge in the following areas (including but not limited to):
 * Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and/or Nokia SROS
 * IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS fundamentals)
 * L2 and L3 VPN service delivery
 * Basic Quality of Service concepts and implementation
 * Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools and methodologies
 * Basic scripting skills (Python preferred) for task automation

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Interest in or initial exposure to Segment Routing and Traffic Engineering concepts
 * Awareness of Infrastructure-as-Code principles and network automation frameworks
 * Familiarity with programmable network interfaces (RESTful APIs, NETCONF/YANG)
 * Experience with operational monitoring tools such as Nagios, Splunk, or Netcool

## Description

* Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot IP network equipment and services in line with established standards and runbooks
 * Execute planned network changes including hardware replacements, software upgrades, and capacity extensions
 * Contribute to the design and testing of technical solutions under the guidance of senior engineers
 * Participate in incident management, perform initial root cause analysis, and escalate complex issues as needed
 * Maintain and update system documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures
 * Support the software and hardware lifecycle of network infrastructure
 * Collaborate with vendors and colocation providers on routine operational tasks (cross-connects, RMAs, circuit activations)


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