DevOps Network & Automation Engineer (DevOps)

TL;DR

DevOps Network & Automation Engineer (DevOps): Design, operate, and automate a large-scale global LAN and WAN environment with an accent on modern SD-LAN and SD-WAN technologies, improving stability, scalability, and standardization. Focus on developing network automation workflows, integrating systems via APIs, and ensuring reliable operational support.

Location: Hybrid role based in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Salary: Negotiable EUR per Year

Company

hirify.global is a recruitment firm specializing in connecting talent with complex enterprise settings.

What you will do

• Design, operate, and enhance global LAN and WAN services.
• Implement and optimise SD-Branch, network access control, and centralized management platforms.
• Build and maintain global LAN/WAN operational support capabilities.
• Develop and maintain network automation workflows using Python.
• Integrate systems and services via APIs.
• Test, validate, and safeguard automation reliability.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an IT-related field.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1+).
• Strong experience with cloud-managed SD-LAN and SD-WAN environments.
• In-depth knowledge of switching, routing, and wireless networking.
• Hands-on experience with network authentication and access control solutions.
• Advanced Python for network automation, API integrations, and Git.

Nice to have

• Experience with DevOps, Agile, Lean, and ITIL practices.
• Basic SQL knowledge.
• Solid understanding of IP networking, DNS, and network architectures.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in complex enterprise settings, independently solving problems.
• Opportunity to continuously improve network services through automation.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Temporary-to-permanent contract (12 months initial period) on Levy Professional’s payroll.