Systems & Network Engineer - On-Prem Infrastructure

pAt strongSytac /strong, we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organizations in the Netherlands and beyond. We combine a pragmatic, people-first culture with strong technical craftsmanship, giving engineers autonomy in real production environments, backed by a consultancy that invests in growth, community, and long-term partnerships. /pbrU kunt meer details krijgen over de aard van deze vacature en wat er van sollicitanten wordt verwacht door hieronder te lezen.brpFor one of our strongmajor e-commerce clients /strong, we are looking for a strongSystems Network Engineer /strong to strengthen their On-Prem Network (OPN) team. This team is responsible for the physical and logical network infrastructure that powers the company’s logistics, engineering operations, internal connectivity, and end-to-end platform availability. You will help build, scale, secure, and automate a critical network backbone used across offices, warehouses, cloud environments, and internal engineering teams. /ppThis is a hybrid systems-engineering and networking role in a high-availability environment, ideal for engineers who enjoy Linux, automation, and large-scale networking. /pWhat you’ll doulliBuild, maintain, patch, and improve the on-premise network infrastructure and supporting Linux (RHEL) services /liliAutomate manual or semi-manual tasks (compliance, deployments, configuration) using Puppet and scripting (Bash/Python) /liliTroubleshoot network issues across ISO layers 1–3 and support internal teams with incoming requests /liliManage and orchestrate network services such as DHCP, DNS, NTP, monitoring, orchestration, and supporting servers /liliContribute to major upcoming network projects in routing, switching, connectivity, and security /liliLead and coordinate network-related initiatives — upgrades, migrations, implementations — using strong project management skills /liliCollaborate across engineering, warehouse operations, security teams, and vendors for seamless service delivery /liliAnchor improvements by documenting changes, sharing knowledge, and embedding best practices into the team /liliEnsure high availability, performance, and security of the network infrastructure supporting all business operations /li /ulWhat you’ll bringRequired skillsulliExperience with Puppet and infrastructure automation /liliAbility to troubleshoot network issues across layers 1–3 /liliStrong scripting ability (Bash and/or Python) /liliSolid understanding of networking fundamentals and operational networking /liliExcellent communication skills and experience collaborating in cross-functional teams /liliProblem-solving mindset and automation-driven approach /li /ulPreferred skillsulliKnowledge of routing switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN) /liliExperience with network security (firewalls, VPNs) and common network services (DHCP, DNS, NTP) /liliUnderstanding of WDM, KVM, InfluxDB/Telegraf, or Golang /liliExperience with large-scale or multi-site network environments (warehouses, datacenters, offices, cloud) /li /ulAbout the teampThe team manages the end-to-end network backbone that supports the company’s core operations. xgiwjmb It’s a collaborative, experienced group working on high-impact projects, with shared ownership over stability, reliability, and continuous improvement. /pHardware tooling used include:ulliCisco Juniper networking hardware /liliPuppet Python for automation and orchestration /liliRHEL servers providing network services (monitoring, DHCP, DNS, NTP, orchestration) /li /ulWhy this role fits youulliYou love systems engineering with a strong affinity for networking /liliYou enjoy automating manual work and making infrastructure more reliable and scalable /liliYou appreciate large, distributed network environments that span warehouses, datacenters, cloud, and offices /liliYou like combining hands-on engineering with project coordination and stakeholder communication /li /ulWhat we offerulliA stronghigh-impact engineering role /strong supporting the network infrastructure of one of the Netherlands’ largest e-commerce platforms /liliThe opportunity to work in a technically challenging environment with modern networking and automation tooling /liliCollaboration with experienced network specialists eager to share knowledge /liliA culture focused on ownership, reliability, and continuous improvement /liliAccess to Sytac’s engineering community, learning sessions, and professional development support /li /ulbr