Lead Network Architect

Details

You’ll architect the invisible backbone of Europe’s green energy future.

Responsibilities

• Architect resilient, intelligent hybrid networks covering on-prem, Azure cloud, edge locations, and remote sites designed for scale, performance, and reliability.
• Connect over 4,000 colleagues and 50+ energy sites while maintaining security, near-zero downtime, and digital agility.
• Design for transformation, guiding SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, and hyper-converged architecture implementation.
• Lead internal and external teams, advising SRE, DevOps, and cybersecurity squads and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Embed fault tolerance, clear governance, and disaster recovery into every layer of the network.
• Drive intent-based networking, AI/ML observability, and automation in evolving infrastructure.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or comparable hands-on experience.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Expert, or similar.
• Strong track record designing and scaling enterprise networks.
• Deep expertise in SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure.
• Fluency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with network automation using Python, PowerShell, and monitoring tools.
• Confidence advising engineering teams and C-level stakeholders.

Benefits

• Gross annual salary between €95,000 and €145,000 including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance, and depending on your role a bonus or collective profit sharing.
• FlexBudget: use it to buy extra holiday days, save it, or have it paid out.
• Personal and professional growth support.
• Hybrid work model: 40% at the office, 40% at home, with flexible scheduling.

Work environment

• Join Eneco’s Digital & Tech domain enabling smart solar forecasting, real-time trading, and autonomous energy operations.
• Work hybrid from Rotterdam HQ with flexibility in work location and style.