Network Automation Engineer IP - Infra

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About this opportunity:

Are you an experienced network engineer who enjoys working on complex IP infrastructure in a real customer environment? We are looking for a Network automation engineer IP-infra to strengthen our team in Maastricht. In this role, you will work across the full lifecycle of IP network solutions: from design and lab validation to integration, implementation, and final acceptance. You will join a skilled team of telecom and IT professionals, work with modern technologies, and help deliver reliable, high-impact network solutions for our customers.

What you will do?

As a Network Automation Engineer IP-INFRA, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain and automat network solutions within IP infrastructure environments.
• Translate high-level and low-level designs into robust implementation plans and technical configurations.
• Develop and maintain network automation frameworks using Python, Ansible, and modern API-driven technologies.
• Build, configure, and maintain lab environments for testing, validation, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Execute network changes in compliance with change management and operational excellence practices.
• Analyze network performance, conduct capacity planning, and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Support deployment and operations teams with advanced technical expertise and troubleshooting.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and provide guidance on architecture, automation strategies, and technology choices.
• Develop technical documentation, solution designs, presentations, and customer proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.

What We Are Looking For?

You recognize yourself in the following profile:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Relevant Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCDP, DevNet, or equivalent) or willingness to obtain them.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IP networking, infrastructure engineering, or network automation.
• Proven experience developing automation solutions using Python and Ansible.
• Experience working with automation frameworks, APIs, and modern DevOps methodologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with network design, implementation, migration, and operational support.
• Experience working in complex Service Provider, Enterprise, or Data Center environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with a structured and detail-oriented approach to solving complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.
• Dutch language skills are considered a strong advantage.

What we offer?

• A technology-driven international organization with a strong focus on innovation
• Access to training, courses, and opportunities to obtain certifications, including Cisco certifications
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid way of working between home and the office
• International career opportunities
• Professional expert groups and communities

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.

Primary country and city: Netherlands (NL) || Maastricht

Req ID: 784644