Network Specialist – Enterprise Connectivity & Security
East Flanders
Digital - Infrastructure
Bachelor, Master
Work experience: 5-7
Reference number: 93587

Our client, a prominent public organization, is seeking an experienced network professional to support their large-scale IT environment. The project involves taking a key role in technical design, migration guidance, and the documentation of complex network transitions for over 1,600 users and multiple educational institutions.

Your responsibilities:

  • Execute technical designs and implementation for complex network migration trajectories.
  • Manage and configure network infrastructure with a focus on high performance and security.
  • Implement and maintain network segmentation strategies including VLAN-stretching and Fabric technologies.
  • Oversee Network Access Control (NAC) systems to ensure secure environment connectivity.
  • Optimize and standardize existing network landscapes to improve operational continuity.
  • Create structured technical documentation to ensure effective knowledge transfer and retention.
  • Provide guidance on Routing, Switching, and LAN/WAN protocols across various physical locations.

What are we looking for?

  • You have 5+ years of experience as a network specialist within professional IT environments.
  • You bring 3+ years of experience with Extreme Networks, specifically utilizing Fabric technologies.
  • You possess strong expertise in Network Access Control (NAC).
  • You have proven experience with network infrastructure management, including Cisco or Fortigate systems.
  • You bring advanced knowledge of system administration and configuration related to modern networking technologies.
  • You're experienced in managing Routing & Switching and LAN/WAN protocols.
  • You have a background in network security implementation and management.
  • You possess the ability to document technical processes clearly for knowledge sharing.
  • You are fluent in Dutch at a C2 level.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with Palo Alto security solutions.
  • Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies.

What do we offer?

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duration: long-term project
  • Work regime: Full-time or part-time (percentage negotiable)
  • Location: Gent
  • Working model: Onsite 
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers

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