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Principal Network Engineer – Data Center & Automation – freelance – hybrid, Amsterdam, Netherlands

ComgentEngineering & Development
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Special Considerations

Start Date: 01-Nov-2026 (pending offer and onboarding)
Duration: 12 months initially 
Work Location: 2 days per week onsite in Amsterdam office
Customer Site Address:  TBC

Job Description

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Comgent is recruiting for the role of Principal Network Engineer – Data Center & Automation, to provide data center networking expertise, platform certification and Python automation, alongside technical leadership and complex incident support.

Assignment

  • Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Engagement: freelance / contract
  • Work arrangement: Hybrid — average two office days per week
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for HPE products in data center networking technologies, supporting customers with network design, troubleshooting, hardware and software testing, documentation, best practices, and automation.
  • Provide primary technical support for break/fix activities, using advanced diagnostic skills to restore services quickly and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
  • Advise customers on best practices for Junos configurations and network design.
  • Manage and grow relationships with internal teams and outsourced development partners involved in engineering design and development.
  • Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development standards; provide constructive feedback to improve product quality.
  • Contribute domain-specific expertise and engineering leadership to cross-organizational projects and programs.
  • Drive innovation by integrating new technologies into engineering projects and designs.
  • Mentor and guide junior staff members.
Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 6 + years’ experience in data center routing, switching, and network architecture, with hands-on experience using Juniper products such as the QFX, PTX, MX, and EX series.
  • Proven ability to develop test automation and write scripts in Python.
  • Up to 10% travel to customer sites is required.


Requirements


Knowledge and Skills:
  • Experience testing and certifying Junos and Junos EVO software features and associated hardware.
  • Skilled in empirical analysis, modeling, and testing methodologies to validate product designs and specifications.
  • Proficient with engineering design tools and software used to design components and solutions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language; able to present product architectures and design proposals and to negotiate options with senior management.
Additional Skills:

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX).


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