Network engineer

* Fluent in Dutch is mandatory, please read the requirements *

As a Network Engineer, are you enthusiastic about connectivity and networking in a highly innovative environment? Do you want to contribute to sustainable green solutions with high-quality technical solutions?
Your challenge
As a network engineer in the Network Services team, you will ensure reliable and future-proof connectivity on the campus in Wageningen, Lelystad and other WUR locations. You will work hands-on on the maintenance, construction and renewal of LAN and WLAN and play an important role in the daily operation.
You have a broad interest in ICT infrastructure and network development, with a focus on maintenance, construction and renewal of LAN and WLAN. As a driven network administrator with knowledge of Cisco-based Enterprise networks, you will work four days a week on the WUR campus on maintenance, ticket handling and changes. In construction and renovation, you are an important pivot in the triangle of housing, Network team and suppliers! Working from home is occasionally possible in consultation.

You are a driven team player who easily approaches a (new) situation. With a result-oriented approach and strong communication skills, you can effortlessly interact with colleagues inside and outside IT. With a passion for technology and an open attitude to innovation, you actively look for improvements. You take responsibility, show ownership and approach management activities in a structured and proactive way.

Our IT department has been voted best ICT employer for non-ICT in 2024

What will you do?

• In construction/renovation projects, you act as a point of contact for project managers and installers with regard to the construction of the IT infrastructure and ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with certification requirements;
• You will participate in network maintenance and construction at all WUR locations and will also be present at locations where necessary;
• Together with colleagues, you take care of orders for network components and control of delivery/installation;
• With your team, you will ensure that the current network is renewed to a new design (SDN/SDA);
• Together with your colleagues, you are responsible for the development of network services.

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

Of course, these excellent fringe benefits also come with an appropriate salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive salary of a minimum of € 3,316 to a maximum of € 5,273 for a full working week of 36 hours in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement Wageningen Research (scale 10). In addition, an appointment of 0.8 FTE is negotiable. We offer you a one-year contract with the intention of converting it to an indefinite period.

Wageningen University & Research stimulates internal career opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are ample opportunities for personal initiative in a learning environment, we offer excellent training opportunities. You will get a versatile job in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch this video to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves and do not appreciate unasked for services from recruitment agencies. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.