Network Engineer IP - Infrastructure

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About this opportunity:

Are you an experienced network engineer who enjoys working on complex IP infrastructure in a real customer environment? We are looking for a Network Engineer IP Infrastructure to strengthen our team in Maastricht. In this role, you will work across the full lifecycle of IP network solutions: from design and lab validation to integration, implementation, and final acceptance. You will join a skilled team of telecom and IT professionals, work with modern technologies, and help deliver reliable, high-impact network solutions for our customers.

What you will do:

Translate high-level and low-level designs into clear implementation plans and configurations

Set up and maintain lab environments, including router configuration, testing, and validation

Execute network changes in line with change management processes

Support deployment and operations teams with technical expertise

Perform network modelling, analysis, and capacity planning

Lead technical discussions with customers and advise on architecture and technology choices

Create technical documentation, presentations, and proposals

Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

The skills you bring:

You recognize yourself in the following profile:

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field

Relevant Cisco certification(s), or the willingness to obtain them

At least 5 years of experience in IP networking and infrastructure engineering

Strong hands-on experience with network design, implementation, and project delivery

An accurate and analytical way of working, especially in structured environments with high-impact network changes

Fluency in English

Dutch language skills are a strong advantage

You have strong knowledge of:

Metro Ethernet, MPLS, Unified MPLS, Segment Routing

Routing protocols, including IS-IS, OSPF, BGP v4/v6, iBGP, and eBGP

Cisco hardware (ASR1k, ASR9k, Nexus)

Network automation (Python, Ansible, REST/NETCONF, YANG/JSON/YAML)

VPN technologies (EVPN, Inter-AS VPN, Carrier Ethernet)

High availability features (NSF, graceful restart, BFD, link aggregation)

Service provider virtualization (e.g., Cisco ACI).

What we offer

A technology-driven international organization with a strong focus on innovation

Access to training, courses, and opportunities to obtain certifications, including Cisco certifications

Flexible working hours and a hybrid way of working between home and the office

International career opportunities

Professional expert groups and communities

A diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone is encouraged to contribute.

Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Netherlands (NL) || Maastricht

Req ID: 789340