Network Engineer

Location Amsterdam
Discipline: Financial Technology
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Lewis Piper

Contact email: lewis.piper@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3510
Published: 5 months ago
Our client, a leading global prop trading firm, are seeking a talented Network Engineer to join their growing team in Amsterdam.

The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s network infrastructure to ensure performance, scalability, and security. This individual will play a key role in supporting the company’s technology needs while ensuring reliable and secure network operations.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborates with executive management and department leaders to assess near- and long-term network capacity requirements.
  • Designs and deploys LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, switches, UPS systems, and other associated hardware.
  • Designs, implements, and supports firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, and remote-access VPNs.
  • Conducts research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain current with industry developments.
  • Oversees installation, maintenance, and upgrades of network hardware and software.
  • Interacts and negotiates with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure necessary network products and services.
  • Configures networks to ensure smooth, secure, and reliable operation.
  • Monitors and tests network performance, identifying and troubleshooting problem areas.
Qualifications
  • CCNP Routing and Switching certification or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience with LAN, WAN, and WLAN design and implementation.
  • Strong background in network capacity planning, network security, and related disciplines.
  • Expert-level knowledge of core routing and switching design principles.
  • Proficient in current network hardware, protocols, and Ethernet technologies.
  • Strong ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.