We are currently searching for a Network Engineer to work in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for 6 months plus extensions. This is a fantastic contract opportunity for a large multi-national client.

The ideal candidate must have the following skills: Must haves Minimum 3 years solid networking experience background

One or more relevant certifications desired such as CCNP, CCIE, CCSA, CCSE, etc.

Strong knowledge of Data Centres with special focus on IP Networks, Firewalls and Application Delivery Solutions.

Solid knowledge of Data Centers Foundation Systems.

Strong knowledge and relevant experience in Cisco routing/switching technologies - ASR & Nexus Strong knowledge in Cisco ACI: relevant experience in ACI Application Centric. Familiar with EPGS, L3outs, VRF, Contracts, Application profiles, deploying services on top of ACI Fabric already built. Not interested in Leaf-Spine deployments.

Strong knowledge and extensive hands-on experience in Checkpoint FW Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of Load Balancing Solutions (e.g. F5 BIGIP LTM & GTM, Radware, Alteon) Good Experience with Unix Systems Reversing engineer Troubleshooting experience. Fluent in spoken and written English Good interpersonal skills, able communicator, able to deal with other teams Able to report and expose hard situations to management teams. Team player Experience in multinational and multicultural environments Independent, confident and project-focused mind-set Senior: Supervisory/advisory role; Highly specific skillset or technical training; Advanced educational credentials required; Greater prior experience in this role (5 years)

Summary: Responsible for designing, installing, and supporting LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems. Skills and Competencies: Network performance optimization; LAN/WAN knowledge; network design and implementation; CISCO certificate is a plus

Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.