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Freelance Senior ICT Network Engineer
Description de fonction
For our client, we are looking for a driven Freelance Senior ICT Network Engineer in the Leuven region.
Responsibilities:
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining:
- Campus, datacenter, and cloud networks
- Routing, switching, wireless, and firewalling solutions
- Monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing network performance
- Troubleshooting complex network issues
- Performing lifecycle activities such as:
- Upgrades
- Migrations
- Standardization
- Technology renewals
- Contributing to infrastructure transformations and new site deployments
- Collaborating with security, infrastructure, and project teams
- Contributing to:
- Network automation
- Documentation
- Disaster recovery
- Improvements to processes and security controls
Profil
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise network environments
- Strong knowledge of:
- Routing & switching
- Wireless networking
- Experience with:
- Network monitoring & troubleshooting
- Performance optimization
- Good knowledge of network security, including:
- Segmentation
- Firewalling
- Access control
- Zero Trust
Technical Skills
- Experience with cloud networking
- Knowledge of core network services:
- DNS, DHCP, IPAM
- AAA, NAC
- Experience with network automation is a plus
- Knowledge of IT/OT networks (Purdue Model, IEC 62443) is a plus
Profile
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communicative and team-oriented
- Able to work in complex and multidisciplinary environments
Offre
Assignment Details
- Start date: 15/06/2026
- Duration: 1 year (+ possible extension)
- Location: Leuven (hybrid – 3 days onsite mandatory)
- Languages: English
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Information
USG Professionals focuses on project sourcing, interim management, and recruitment & selection, within the expertise areas of ICT, HR, Legal, Finance, Facility, Engineering, and Science.
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