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Network Engineer – IT & OT Infrastructure

Digital
Infrastructure
Location
Etterbeek, Brussels-Capital
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client, a leading infrastructure group, is seeking a professional to manage and secure network operations across both industrial and office environments. The role involves supporting mission-critical systems and contributing to diverse modernization projects across European locations.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain IT and OT systems within a 24/7 mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Execute network changes and deployments with high diligence to ensure system stability.
  • Analyze and resolve technical incidents and complex network connectivity problems.
  • Support the modernization of WAN networks and the setup of connectivity in data centers and cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with international ICT teams to facilitate functional evolutions and operational support.

Requirements

  • 1+ years of professional experience in network operations.
  • Operational knowledge of firewalls, specifically Palo Alto and Checkpoint.
  • Solid understanding of routing and switching at a CCNA level including Cisco CLI.
  • Practical experience working with Python.
  • Experience with backend infrastructure tools for monitoring, NAC, central syslog, and authentication.
  • You possess your own car for travel between operational sites.
  • You are a team player who is also capable of working independently and diligently.
  • You are fluent in English with fluent knowledge of Dutch or French.

Nice to Haves

  • Background in computer science.
  • Practical experience in OT environments.

Offer

  • Start date: 02/02/2026
  • Duration: 1 year (renewable)
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Location: Brussels
  • Working model: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) after an initial 3-month onsite period.
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers

Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, job applications are not available in your region. To ensure a high-quality match for our clients and streamline the application process, we have certain regional limitations in place. We value all potential candidates and encourage you to explore opportunities with us in the future.

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