IP Operations Engineer – B2B

Working in IP Services team
The IP Services team operates within the Infrastructure & Operations tribe. This tribe is the backbone of our Technology Foundations circle, dedicated to delivering robust, scalable, and future‑proof network services while empowering teams to autonomously deploy applications and network capabilities.

We embrace agile methodologies and the principles of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to create a positive, learning‑oriented environment in Operations, where engineers are encouraged to grow, automate, and take ownership.

We manage, operate, and support L2/L3 IP services underpinning Mobile RAN and B2B connectivity services. As hands‑on specialists for these IP Services, we ensure reliability, performance, quality, and maintainability of platforms and services that are critical for mobile access networks and business customers. We act as proactive and reliable partners for our stakeholders and participate in projects introducing new technologies, features, and processes, with a strong focus on first-time-right qualitative deploys.

Your tasks as IP Operations Engineer

• You will join a third-line IP Services team, handling deployment and operational support for Mobile RAN and B2B services. You will be collaborating closely with Operations colleagues, Network Engineering teams, stakeholders, and external vendors.
• You manage, operate, and support IP network services used for mobile radio access backhaul and B2B customer solutions.
• You deploy, validate, and support changes and releases in production environments, set up and maintain monitoring, and participate in an on‑call rotation outside office hours.
• You continuously look for improvements in reliability, automation, and resilience of the IP services supporting Mobile and B2B domains.
• You advise and support Engineering teams on operational requirements and service reliability aspects.
• You act as a technical contact for vendors providing 3rd line support for IP service components.
   

Your profile as IP Operations Engineer

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ICT, telecom, electronics, or similar experience, and a solid foundation in IP networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching).
• You have experience with or strong interest in service provider networks (IP/MPLS), including routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, or IS-IS.
• You are familiar with Linux systems and use Python for automation, scripting, and improving operational efficiency.
• You understand network automation and APIs (such as REST, NETCONF) and have hands-on experience with technologies like Cisco, Nokia, HP, or similar platforms.
• Experience with mobile networks, B2B IP services (L2/L3 VPN), or DevOps/SRE is a bonus.
• Experience with Meraki SD-WAN or CatalystWAN SD-WAN is a big bonus as well.
• You are comfortable working in an operational environment with monitoring, alerting, and on-call support, and you stay calm under pressure.
• You are a proactive collaborator with strong problem-solving skills, a structured way of working, and a clear sense of ownership.
• You speak Dutch and English fluently.

Our offer to you
At Telenet group, you get more than just an attractive gross salary. We strongly believe in results and ownership: we give trust but also expect commitment and impact. What you achieve truly matters.

In addition to a thirteenth-month salary and holiday pay, you can count on an extensive package of extra benefits that supports you in your daily life as well as at work.

An overview of our benefits:

• Company Car
• Meal vouchers and eco vouchers
• Telework allowance or net expense allowance
• Mobile phone, mobile subscription, laptop, and employee discounts
• Collective bonus and individual bonus (aligned with your performance)
• Hospitalization insurance (including an ambulatory plan) and group insurance
• 20 days of paid leave and 12 compensatory days off

We value your ongoing development, investing in growth via our internal learning platform, coaching, and on-the-job training. You will have opportunities to keep learning and further strengthen yourself in your role.

We also prefer working closely together. We believe strong teams form by frequent interactions and quick transitions. To facilitate a smooth onboarding and rapid integration for new employees, we expect you to be present in the office at least three days a week during the first six months. On other days, you can work remotely from home. 

What happens after you apply?
Do you see a match with our position? Then we look forward to receiving your application. We always get back to you. When there’s a match, we will reach out to you to get acquainted and explain the next steps in our selection process.