Network Automation Engineer

Are you an experienced Automation Network Engineer with a strong passion for designing, automating, and securing modern network infrastructures? Join our team and work on challenging, high-impact projects using cutting-edge technologies for leading companies across the Netherlands and Belgium. As an Automation Network Engineer, you will play a key role in building scalable, resilient, and secure network environments with automation at the core. You will focus on reducing manual operations, improving consistency, and accelerating network delivery through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation frameworks, and modern network architectures. Your expertise will directly contribute to highly efficient, secure, and future-proof network operations for clients across diverse industries. Why Join Us? At Wypoon Technologies, you’ll work on dynamic projects for industry leaders such as Heineken, ING, ASML, Philips, and Shell, tackling exciting challenges and delivering tailored enterprise solutions. Here’s what makes us stand out: ✔ Impactful Work: Drive automation-first network transformations for enterprise environments. ✔ Innovative Environment: Collaborate with skilled engineers who value continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. ✔ State-of-the-art technology: Work with modern network platforms, SDN, and automation tooling. ✔ Global Opportunities: Dreaming of living and working in the Netherlands or Belgium? We fully support visa processes to ensure a smooth and hassle-free relocation. #LI-DNI Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and automate enterprise-grade network infrastructures using technologies such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, Aruba, and Arista Networks.Develop and maintain automation workflows for network provisioning, configuration, and compliance using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, and other automation frameworks.Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to standardize and scale network deployments.Configure, manage, and automate firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and SD-WAN solutions to ensure secure and reliable connectivity.Work with software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization platforms such as VMware NSX, Cisco ACI, and Juniper Contrail.Deploy and maintain Aruba ClearPass, including automated policy enforcement, authentication, and access control.Perform network security assessments and automate security controls to ensure compliance and risk reduction.Monitor network performance, automate health checks, and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.Manage lifecycle automation for network hardware and software upgrades.Collaborate closely with DevOps, Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure teams to integrate automated networking solutions into broader IT ecosystems.Support advanced security solutions such as Palo Alto, Check Point, and Zscaler, with an emphasis on automation and orchestration. Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (B2 level or higher).Experience: 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with strong exposure to network automation and programmable infrastructures.Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE (or equivalent). Advanced certifications such as CCIE or Fortinet NSE 4/5/6 are a plus.Network Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise network security.Automation Skills: Practical experience with Ansible, Terraform, Python, APIs, and version control (Git) for network automation.Security Knowledge: Solid understanding of network security protocols, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and secure remote access solutions.Troubleshooting: Proven ability to automate diagnostics and resolve complex network issues efficiently.Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams. Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience with industrial cybersecurity and OT/ICS environments, including solutions such as Nozomi Networks.Exposure to cloud networking and hybrid environments is a strong plus. Join Wypoon Technologies, where your expertise will thrive, your ideas will be valued, and your career will reach new heights.