Ericsson
Network automation engineer IP-infra
Senior Network Engineer designs, implements, and maintains IP network solutions for customers, working with Cisco hardware, routing protocols, and automation tools in a hybrid office setting.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Maastricht,Limburg,Netherlands
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Relevant Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCDP, DevNet, or equivalent) or willingness to obtain them.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IP networking, infrastructure engineering, or network automation.
- Proven experience developing automation solutions using Python and Ansible.
- Experience working with automation frameworks, APIs, and modern DevOps methodologies.
- Strong hands-on experience with network design, implementation, migration, and operational support.
- Experience working in complex Service Provider, Enterprise, or Data Center environments.
- Strong analytical mindset with a structured and detail-oriented approach to solving complex problems.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Fluency in English.
- Dutch language skills are considered a strong advantage.
Full description
Grow with us!
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 automation engineer IP-infra 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?As a Network Automation Engineer IP-INFRA, you will:
- Design, implement, and maintain and automat network solutions within IP infrastructure environments.
- Translate high-level and low-level designs into robust implementation plans and technical configurations.
- Develop and maintain network automation frameworks using Python, Ansible, and modern API-driven technologies.
- Build, configure, and maintain lab environments for testing, validation, and proof-of-concept activities.
- Execute network changes in compliance with change management and operational excellence practices.
- Analyze network performance, conduct capacity planning, and identify opportunities for optimization.
- Support deployment and operations teams with advanced technical expertise and troubleshooting.
- Lead technical discussions with customers and provide guidance on architecture, automation strategies, and technology choices.
- Develop technical documentation, solution designs, presentations, and customer proposals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.
What We Are Looking For?You recognize yourself in the following profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Relevant Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCDP, DevNet, or equivalent) or willingness to obtain them.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IP networking, infrastructure engineering, or network automation.
- Proven experience developing automation solutions using Python and Ansible.
- Experience working with automation frameworks, APIs, and modern DevOps methodologies.
- Strong hands-on experience with network design, implementation, migration, and operational support.
- Experience working in complex Service Provider, Enterprise, or Data Center environments.
- Strong analytical mindset with a structured and detail-oriented approach to solving complex problems.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.