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<h3>What are you going to do:</h3>      <p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain, support, and improve the fixed core and internet peering networks</li><li>Drive innovation through automation, virtualization, and process optimization</li><li>Design, test, and implement network changes and new solutions</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents and changes</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners in an international DevOps environment</li><li>Ensure high levels of availability, security, and performance across the network</li></ul></p>      <h4>What we offer</h4>      <p><ul><li>A gross monthly salary between €4,750 and €5,000 based on a 40-hour workweek (depending on experience)</li><li>A challenging role in a cutting-edge, NextGen Telco environment with strong focus on innovation, automation and virtualization</li><li>Laptop, phone and modern tooling to perform your work effectively</li><li>Hybrid/remote working possibilities (monday in Rotterdam and tuesday in Amersfoort) and reimbursement for travel and home-office expenses</li><li>Extensive development and training opportunities, including certifications and career growth within KPN’s international network organization</li></ul></p>      <h4>What we ask</h4>      <p><ul><li>Bachelor’s (HBO) level and extensive experience in network engineering (design, testing, operations) within a telecom/service provider environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of routing & switching, TCP/IP and protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IPv6 and EVPN, preferably on Nokia, Cisco or Juniper equipment</li><li>Proven experience with Python and network automation tools such as Ansible, Docker and Jenkins in a DevOps/Agile environment</li><li>Solid understanding of carrier-grade networking, network security principles, and internet peering / service provider technologies (MPLS, BGP, traffic engineering is a plus)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive mindset, fluent in English, and available for on-call/standby duty</li></ul></p>              <h2>Apply</h2>          Are you the perfect candidate? Click the button 'Apply Now! and we'll contact you as soon as possible!        <h2 class="mt-4x">Extra information</h2><dl class="">  <dt>Status</dt>  <dd itemprop="status">      <span class="job_opening__status--active"><i class="nyc-icon nyc-icon-circle"></i>Open</span>  </dd>    <dt>Education Level</dt>    <dd itemprop="eduTypes"> MBO, HBO, Universiteit</dd>    <dt>Location</dt>    <dd itemprop="jobLocation">Amersfoort</dd>    <dt>Working hours per week</dt>    <dd itemprop="workingHours">32 - 40</dd>    <dt>Type of Contract</dt>    <dd itemprop="employmentType">Fulltime (startersfunctie), Parttime (overdag), Fulltime (ervaren), Tijdelijke fulltime baan, Thuiswerk</dd>    <dt>Salary indication</dt>    <dd itemprop="estimatedSalary">      Tussen €4.750 en €5.000 Per maand    </dd>    <dt>Responsible for</dt>    <dd>The primary responsibility is operational management and continuous improvement of KPN’s fixed core and peering networks, ensuring 24/7 stability, availability, and performance.</dd>    <dt>Published at</dt>    <dd itemprop="publishedAt">10-03-2026</dd></dl>

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain, support, and improve the fixed core and internet peering networks</li><li>Drive innovation through automation, virtualization, and process optimization</li><li>Design, test, and implement network changes and new solutions</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents and changes</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners in an international DevOps environment</li><li>Ensure high levels of availability, security, and performance across the network</li></ul>

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Responsible for maintaining and innovating KPN’s fixed core and peering networks through automation and DevOps.

Responsible for maintaining and innovating KPN’s fixed core and peering networks through automation and DevOps. <h3>What are you going to do:</h3>      <p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain, support, and improve the fixed core and internet peering networks</li><li>Drive innovation through automation, virtualization, and process optimization</li><li>Design, test, and implement network changes and new solutions</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents and changes</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners in an international DevOps environment</li><li>Ensure high levels of availability, security, and performance across the network</li></ul></p>      <h4>What we offer</h4>      <p><ul><li>A gross monthly salary between €4,750 and €5,000 based on a 40-hour workweek (depending on experience)</li><li>A challenging role in a cutting-edge, NextGen Telco environment with strong focus on innovation, automation and virtualization</li><li>Laptop, phone and modern tooling to perform your work effectively</li><li>Hybrid/remote working possibilities (monday in Rotterdam and tuesday in Amersfoort) and reimbursement for travel and home-office expenses</li><li>Extensive development and training opportunities, including certifications and career growth within KPN’s international network organization</li></ul></p>      <h4>What we ask</h4>      <p><ul><li>Bachelor’s (HBO) level and extensive experience in network engineering (design, testing, operations) within a telecom/service provider environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of routing & switching, TCP/IP and protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IPv6 and EVPN, preferably on Nokia, Cisco or Juniper equipment</li><li>Proven experience with Python and network automation tools such as Ansible, Docker and Jenkins in a DevOps/Agile environment</li><li>Solid understanding of carrier-grade networking, network security principles, and internet peering / service provider technologies (MPLS, BGP, traffic engineering is a plus)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive mindset, fluent in English, and available for on-call/standby duty</li></ul></p>              <h2>Apply</h2>          Are you the perfect candidate? Click the button 'Apply Now! and we'll contact you as soon as possible!        <h2 class="mt-4x">Extra information</h2><dl class="">  <dt>Status</dt>  <dd itemprop="status">      <span class="job_opening__status--active"><i class="nyc-icon nyc-icon-circle"></i>Open</span>  </dd>    <dt>Education Level</dt>    <dd itemprop="eduTypes"> MBO, HBO, Universiteit</dd>    <dt>Location</dt>    <dd itemprop="jobLocation">Amersfoort</dd>    <dt>Working hours per week</dt>    <dd itemprop="workingHours">32 - 40</dd>    <dt>Type of Contract</dt>    <dd itemprop="employmentType">Fulltime (startersfunctie), Parttime (overdag), Fulltime (ervaren), Tijdelijke fulltime baan, Thuiswerk</dd>    <dt>Salary indication</dt>    <dd itemprop="estimatedSalary">      Tussen €4.750 en €5.000 Per maand    </dd>    <dt>Responsible for</dt>    <dd>The primary responsibility is operational management and continuous improvement of KPN’s fixed core and peering networks, ensuring 24/7 stability, availability, and performance.</dd>    <dt>Published at</dt>    <dd itemprop="publishedAt">10-03-2026</dd></dl>

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