Network Solution Architect / Senior Network Engineer

For an international and technologically advanced organization, we are looking for an experienced Network Solution Architect / Senior Network Engineer.

Are you a specialist in enterprise networking and network security? Do you combine a strong architectural vision with sufficient technical expertise to support and guide implementations? If so, this is an exciting opportunity within a complex international IT environment where innovation, standardization, and connectivity are key priorities.

Practical Information

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months+, with the possibility of extension
• Workload: Full-time
• On-site presence: Minimum 3 days per week
• Languages: Dutch and English

Your Role

As a Network Solution Architect, you will be part of the Infrastructure Networking & Connectivity team, contributing to the development of the organization's future network architecture.

You will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and future-proof network solutions and supporting their technical implementation in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise network and connectivity solutions.
• Define, maintain, and continuously improve network standards and technical roadmaps.
• Take technical ownership of the network domain, evaluating and integrating new technologies.
• Translate business and technical requirements into concrete solutions.
• Provide technical guidance throughout project design, implementation, and migration phases.
• Collaborate with internal infrastructure teams, security specialists, and external vendors.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation and architecture documents.

Must-Have Skills

Strong knowledge of the following areas:

• LAN
• WLAN
• Routing & Switching
• DNS, DHCP, and IPAM
• Network Security
• Firewalls
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Additional requirements:

• Proven experience in network architecture within enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Cisco networking infrastructure.
• Experience with security and connectivity solutions in complex organizations.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• WAN & SD-WAN
• VPN solutions
• SASE / SSE
• Cloud connectivity
• Enterprise security architecture

Technologies Used in the Environment

Experience with one or more of the following solutions is a significant advantage:

• Cisco
• Palo Alto (Prisma)
• Infoblox
• VMware VeloCloud
• Check Point
• F5

Your Profile

• Senior Network Engineer, Network Architect, or Infrastructure Architect with hands-on experience in a Solution Architect role.
• Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Team player with the ability to engage stakeholders and gain alignment on technical decisions.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality.
• Comfortable working at both strategic and hands-on technical levels.
• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis.

What Can You Expect?

• A long-term assignment with high visibility within the organization.
• A modern, international IT environment.
• A challenging combination of architecture, innovation, and technical guidance.
• Collaboration with experienced infrastructure and security teams.
• A hybrid working model.

We look forward to hearing from you!