Network Administrator - Telecommunications

Join a well-established IT services business with a strong footprint across Europe, managing critical infrastructure for a major international manufacturing organization. With new network modernization initiatives underway and senior engineering teams expanding into AI infrastructure, the organization is actively scaling its core network operations. The company is seeking a Network Engineer to join an experienced Cisco engineering team supporting both IT and Operational Technology (OT) networks across active production sites. In this hands-on role, the successful candidate will monitor daily network health while driving new deployments, upgrades, and security improvements across campus LAN, wireless, and industrial networking environments, with clear opportunities to shape future architectural standards. Ready to take your expertise to the next level? Get in touch today!, * Monitoring LAN and wireless networks with tools such as SolarWinds and ManageEngine, and jumping on performance issues early

• Designing, configuring and supporting Cisco kit, including Catalyst and industrial Ethernet switches, wireless controllers and access points
• Supporting OT networks on the factory floor, working with protocols such as PROFINET, Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP
• Working with technologies like MST, HSRP and multicast
• Acting as third-line escalation for complex network faults
• Getting involved in network rollouts, modernisation projects and security initiatives

Skills/Must have:

• Around 5 to 7+ years of hands-on Cisco experience, covering design, daily monitoring and troubleshooting
• A background in enterprise or factory/manufacturing environments (MSP experience is fine if you’ve worked on industrial or enterprise projects)
• Solid campus networking knowledge, plus an understanding of network segmentation and security (firewalls, Cisco ISE, Fortinet or Palo Alto)
• Industrial/OT networking exposure is a big plus
• Azure or AWS, NIST or ISO 27001 knowledge are nice to have
• Fluent English, with Dutch a strong advantage

• Competitive salary in line with the local market
• Hybrid working, 50/50 split
• Flexible hours with overtime you can take back as time off
• Public transport support and childcare contributions
• E-learning budget for training and certifications
• Performance-based bonus scheme, * Competitive Salary