Senior Network Engineer - Industrial

Context

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our team at a leading energy and facilities company to manage, support, and optimize an international network infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our office network as well as industrial networks (technical and DCS network).

Missions

• Monitor network performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Manage cabling, including the identification of UTP cables.
• Collaborate with third parties and various stakeholders in an industrial environment.
• Provide excellent communication and support to internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security across enterprise, technical, and industrial network environments.

Tools & Environment

• Fortinet solutions including firewalling, SD-WAN.
• Cisco ISE.
• Enterprise routing and switching protocols: BGP, OSPF, VRF.
• Enterprise-grade WiFi environments.
• Cloud networking technologies such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Zscaler technologies: ZIA, ZPA.
• DCS Networks and vendors such as Siemens, ABB, and GE.
• Solarwinds for network monitoring.
• Industrial environment with familiarity in powerplant operations.

Working Conditions

• Location: Antwerp, Belgium.
• Requirement: Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently to powerplants across Europe.
• Experience: 5-10 years in industrial environments (including VCA certification).
• Languages: Proficient/Fluent in French, Dutch, and English.
• Application: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience. Please include any relevant certifications and references.

1. 5-10 years of experience in industrial environments including VCA certification
2. Hands-on experience with Fortinet solutions including firewalling and sdwan
3. Experience with Cisco ISE
4. Strong expertise in enterprise routing and switching; BGP, OSPF, VRF
5. Experience in supporting enterprise-grade WiFi environments
6. Experience and certification with cloud networking technologies such as Microsoft Azure, AWS
7. Certified and experienced in Zscaler technologies; ZIA, ZPA
8. Extensive (Legacy) experience with DCS Networks and vendors such as Siemens, ABB, and GE
9. Proficiency in Solarwinds for network monitoring
10. Familiarity with powerplant operations
11. Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently to powerplants across Europe
12. Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
13. Strong communication skills to ensure third parties' expectations and understanding
14. Proficient/Fluent in French, Dutch and English
15. Experience in integrating and managing complex network systems
16. Extended experience in challenging a network architecture to meet applicable security guidelines
17. Strong understanding of network security protocols and best practices
18. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
19. Strong organizational and time management skills