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# Senior System Engineer - Datacom & Security

- **Company:** Pauwels Consulting
- **Location:** Brugge, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Microsoft SQL Server, Routing, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Data Storage Management, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Vmware
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://europa.eu/eures/portal/jv-se/jv-details/MzExNGVmMTMtOTZlNy00YTBlLWI5MzctNDA0OTc1M2MxNDI5IDM?lang=en

## About the Role

* You have 8+ years of experience in system engineering and infrastructure management.
 * You possess 5+ years of experience with TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, and Routing/Switching.
 * You bring 5+ years of experience in Firewalls and network security monitoring.
 * You have 5+ years of experience with VMware and data center virtualization technologies.
 * You possess 5+ years of experience in SAN/NAS storage management and backup solutions.
 * You bring 3+ years of experience in advisory for Cloud and XaaS systems.
 * You have 3+ years of experience in conceptual design for ICT Architecture.
 * You possess knowledge of ITIL processes, including problem and change management.
 * You are native in Dutch with professional working proficiency in English.

Nice to Haves

 * Experience with Azure.
 * Knowledge of MS SQL Server.
 * Experience with VoIP, SIP, and PoE.

## Description

* Configure and manage complex datacom equipment, including routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls.
 * Monitor and improve network security through the management of intrusion detection and antimalware systems.
 * Maintain a segmented hybrid network environment, covering both wired and wireless infrastructure.
 * Manage data center operations focusing on virtualization, storage, and disaster recovery strategies.
 * Provide strategic advice on cloud and XaaS systems while designing sustainable ICT architecture solutions.
 * Solve complex technical incidents and optimize ITIL processes, specifically problem and change management.