Network Engineer (Ghent)

D-ploy

Gent, Belgium

5 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.careerjet.be

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Application Performance Management Microsoft Azure Border Gateway Protocol Cloud Computing Complex Networks Computer Networks Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Monitoring of Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Security

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Routing Network Segmentation Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) TCP/IP Wide Area Networks Datadog Computer Network Operations SolarWinds (Software) Network Support Palo Alto Networks Firewall Services Module Cisco

Job description

We are seeking an experienced L2/L3 Network Engineer to support enterprise LAN and WAN operations for a global life sciences organization in Ghent. The role focuses on day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across a multi-site international environment. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Meraki, and is comfortable operating across both operational support and engineering-level responsibilities., * Support enterprise LAN and WAN operations across a multi-site environment

Troubleshoot complex network issues across firewalls, routing, switching, wireless, VPNs, and SD-WAN
Manage and support Palo Alto firewall configurations, including policies, NAT, VPNs, and troubleshooting
Operate and support Cisco Meraki environments, including dashboard management, SD-WAN, switching, and wireless
Contribute to network stability, performance, security, and continuous improvement
Work closely with international teams and stakeholders
Support monitoring, incident resolution, documentation, and operational best practices

Requirements

5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or network support
Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, including:
Security policies
NAT
VPNs
Troubleshooting
Strong experience with Cisco Meraki, including:
Meraki Dashboard
SD-WAN
Switching
Wireless
Solid understanding of:
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
Routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
Network segmentation
Network security principles
Experience with WAN technologies, internet breakouts, and cloud connectivity
Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies
Proven troubleshooting skills in complex, multi-site environments
Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Auvik, SolarWinds, Datadog, or similar
Comfortable working in an international environment
Ability to provide a criminal record extract not older than three months, where required for the role

Nice to Have

Experience with SASE platforms such as Palo Alto Prisma, Cato, or similar
Exposure to cloud networking in Azure or AWS
Basic knowledge of QoS, traffic shaping, and application performance
Relevant certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, Meraki CMNA, or CMNP are considered a plus

About the company

D-ploy is an IT and Engineering Solutions company with operations throughout the EMEA region including Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, the UK, as well as the USA. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative and superior services and solutions to numerous industry-leading clients. By building relationships and trusted partnerships within the IT community, we optimize our customer’s IT productivity and contribute to the organization’s success and value.