Network Engineer - Permanent Role (No Visa Sponsorship Available)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Category: Information Technology
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Openings: 1

Introduction

Looking for an exciting, varied role in a truly international environment? Join a global logistics and supply chain organization that operates across multiple continents and supports customers in a wide range of industries. You'll be part of an established infrastructure team working with modern network technologies that keep global operations running smoothly.

Please note: applicants must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Overview

We are seeking a Network Engineer with strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting both wired and wireless enterprise network solutions. This position is based in Amsterdam and will support the broader infrastructure organization across multiple international locations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy wired and wireless data networks following industry best practices.
• Execute network-related projects within expected timelines while working autonomously.
• Configure, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot:
  • Cisco switches (Catalyst, Meraki)
  • Firewalls (Palo Alto, CradlePoint)
• Configure and support enterprise wireless solutions (Meraki, Extreme Networks).
• Diagnose and resolve LAN/WAN, routing, and application-related issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Occasional travel may be required (less than 5%).

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in:
  • Designing, deploying, and maintaining network infrastructure
  • Cisco routing & switching
  • Firewall administration (Palo Alto preferred)
  • Working with Application/Transport/Network protocols: SSH, DNS, DHCP, TFTP, NTP, ARP, TCP, UDP, IPv4, BGP, OSPF, IPSec
• Ability to troubleshoot cloud networking, including AWS CloudWAN routing.
• Solid understanding of the OSI model.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice to have (and important):

• Demonstrated experience with Meraki wireless and network solutions
• Hands-on experience with BGP routing

About the Company

The hiring organization is a global logistics and supply chain provider with multiple decades of industry experience. The company supports clients across various sectors-such as aviation, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and more-through a large international network of offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions. Services include freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, and end-to-end transportation solutions across air, sea, land, and rail.

The company emphasizes reliable service, modern technology, and a consultative approach to supply chain management.