About this opportunity:
Ericsson is one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to service providers, with about 40% of the world's mobile traffic carried through our networks. We enable the full value of connectivity by creating game-changing technology and services that are easy to use, adopt, and scale, making our customers successful in a fully connected world. For more than 150 years, our ideas, technology, and people have changed the world: real turning points that have transformed lives, industries, and society as a whole.
Currently, we are looking for a Network Engineer - Security in Maastricht. In this role, you will be part of a diverse team working on one of the leading telecom networks worldwide. You will collaborate with IP & Telecom experts to design and build this high-end network in strong partnership with our customers. You will work with a security mindset in a state-of-the-art technology network based on a multi-vendor environment.
Techniques: • Firewalling, DNS, Load balancing, IPSec VPNs• Cisco, Juniper,• Firewalls (Checkpoint, Juniper, Cisco, Fortinet, F5)• Load Balancers (F5)• IDPs• DNS & IPAM (Infoblox)
What you will do:
• Review the High-Level and Low-Level designs and provide valuable feedback.• Build the IP network for tomorrow from these designs.• Make changes and modifications and test them in the Test Centre before implementing them in the live network via a strict change management process.• Deploy changes and solutions.• Analyze and automate our current manual processes using tools such as Ansible, among others.
The skills you bring:
• Relevant bachelor's degree with CCNA certification, along with additional certifications such as NSE4, CCSE/CCSA, and BIG-IP.• Knowledge of network configuration management tools.• Proven experience in network security engineering.• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.• Around 5-10 years of experience as an IP Network Engineer.• Service-oriented mindset.• Proficiency in Dutch is a significant asset, and business fluency in English is essential.
The following skills are highly desirable
• Experience in working with Ansible and Python.• Proven experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines.• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaaC).
What we offer:• International organization powered by technology and customer interaction.• Industry-related training.• Flexible working hours.• Competitive compensation package, annual bonus.• International career opportunities.
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Netherlands (NL) || Maastricht
Req ID: 780877
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day.
We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale.
Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient.
Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical.
Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term.
As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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