Start als Network Engineer at KPN in Rotterdam/Amersfoort!

As a Senior Network Engineer in the Fixed Core tribe, you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and continuously improving KPN’s core and peering networks. Your primary goal is to ensure a highly available, secure, and future-ready network that supports KPN’s transition to a NextGen Telco through virtualization, automation, and modernization.

You will work in a DevOps environment, combining innovation with operational excellence. Together with your team, you will manage critical network functions, resolve complex incidents, automate processes, and contribute to the evolution of KPN’s state-of-the-art network infrastructure. You will also take part in an on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 network stability.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain, support, and improve the fixed core and internet peering networks
• Drive innovation through automation, virtualization, and process optimization
• Design, test, and implement network changes and new solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents and changes
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners in an international DevOps environment
• Ensure high levels of availability, security, and performance across the network

• A gross monthly salary between €4,750 and €5,000 based on a 40-hour workweek (depending on experience)
• A challenging role in a cutting-edge, NextGen Telco environment with strong focus on innovation, automation and virtualization
• Laptop, phone and modern tooling to perform your work effectively
• Hybrid/remote working possibilities (monday in Rotterdam and tuesday in Amersfoort) and reimbursement for travel and home-office expenses
• Extensive development and training opportunities, including certifications and career growth within KPN’s international network organization

• Bachelor’s (HBO) level and extensive experience in network engineering (design, testing, operations) within a telecom/service provider environment
• Strong knowledge of routing & switching, TCP/IP and protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IPv6 and EVPN, preferably on Nokia, Cisco or Juniper equipment
• Proven experience with Python and network automation tools such as Ansible, Docker and Jenkins in a DevOps/Agile environment
• Solid understanding of carrier-grade networking, network security principles, and internet peering / service provider technologies (MPLS, BGP, traffic engineering is a plus)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive mindset, fluent in English, and available for on-call/standby duty