Senior ICT Network Specialist

Job Title Senior ICT Network Specialist Job Description Senior ICT Specialist - Veghel Your Responsibilities In this senior role, you take the lead within the team and co-own the network roadmap with the Product Owner and Architect. You contribute to designing and delivering network features within the Agile Release Train. You optimize network architectures with a strong focus on security (e.g., Zero Trust, NIS2, ISO27001), performance, and user experience. Automation and continuous improvement are key, using CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Atlassian tools. You translate business needs into secure network solutions, act as a technical escalation point, and ensure proper knowledge sharing and documentation. Key Activities You ensure optimal performance and availability of the global network infrastructure. For complex changes or critical incidents, you take the lead in delivering effective solutions. As part of the agile team, you actively contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and alignment with business goals. You collaborate closely with other ICT teams to deliver consistent and integrated solutions. You design and implement network solutions that meet evolving business needs and comply with security standards. You work with modern technologies such as Aruba (CX, Wireless, ClearPass), EVPN/VXLAN/BGP, Check Point firewalls, F5, and WAN solutions (Internet, IPsec VPN, SD-WAN). Automation plays a key role using NetBox, Ansible, Terraform, and Python. Your Profile Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT (or equivalent) Fluent in English and Dutch (spoken and written) 8+ years of experience in IT networking Strong technical expertise and communication skills Experience in global enterprise environments Comfortable working at the intersection of IT and business Familiar with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and product teams What we offer This position offers a competive salary range of € 5.600,- to € 6.700,- gross per month (excluding holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale. On top of your fixed salary, you’ll receive the following secondary benefits: 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days). Flexible working hours. A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office). A Health & Wellbeing budget worth € 300,- per calendar year. Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport. Working from home allowance. Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance. On-site company health center with a gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills. A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives. Contact Are you interested in this position? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and motivation letter! For more information about the position, please contact robin.overweel@vanderlande.com PS: Due to process compliance, we cannot process email applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy. Diversity & Inclusion Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Background screening For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated. Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. 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