AI & Automation Engineer – Network Infrastructure

Start: As soon as possible Duration: Full time until 2027-12-31 Location: Remote We are looking for an AI & Automation Engineer – Network Infrastructure to help transform enterprise networking into a more automated, intelligent and reliable environment. You will join a global organisation with a strong culture of innovation and an ambition to use technology to create smarter, more sustainable and more connected ways of working. Within Global Information Services, you will work at the intersection of network engineering, security, software engineering and AI. The focus is practical: automate repetitive network operations, create intelligent self-service, use AI and AIOps to identify issues earlier and safely automate known fixes. You will work extensively with enterprise networking and security platforms, building reusable automation and closed-loop workflows across campus, data center, WAN, wireless and network security environments. The long-term ambition is to move towards a Network Reliability Engineering model where routine work is automated, changes are controlled by policy and engineers can focus on complex problems and continuous improvement. Job Requirements We are looking for someone with:

• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, preferably from large or global environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Aruba and Palo Alto technologies.
• Solid knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, wireless, WAN, DNS and DHCP.
• Experience with Aruba CX, Aruba Central, Aruba Wireless and ClearPass.
• Experience with Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama and related security technologies.
• Strong experience with network automation, APIs and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Programming and scripting experience in Python and/or PowerShell.
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs, JSON, YAML and Git.
• Practical experience with Generative AI, Copilot, AI agents, RAG or AIOps.
• Understanding of NRE/SRE principles, SLOs, observability and automated remediation.
• Experience integrating network platforms with ServiceNow, CMDB, monitoring and security platforms.
• Good understanding of Zero Trust, NAC, segmentation, SASE/SSE and network security.
• Experience taking automation solutions from POC to production.
• Relevant technical degree or equivalent practical experience.

You are a network engineer with an engineering mindset. You enjoy going beyond traditional network operations and are excited by the opportunity to combine networking expertise with software, automation and AI. You are pragmatic, curious and focused on building solutions that are reliable enough to run in production. Application procedure A Maandag® recruiter will assess your application as soon as possible to determine whether you are suitable for an open position. About the company If you are a good match, we would like to receive a CV in WORD format with motivation why you fit this assignment, your availability and any scheduled holidays. Why Maandag Nordic? With us, you’ll get the chance to really put your ideas into action. We offer a work environment where you can grow and learn through hands-on experience - trying things out, making mistakes, and improving. For more than 35 years, Maandag® has been at the forefront of empowering people and organisations. We not only help professionals get jobs, but also connect them with a future that matches their values, desires and ambitions. Because when people are truly in the right place, they can develop themselves, fulfil their dreams and go to work with fresh energy every day. The energy and power released in the process is a catalyst for growth for companies. We started in the Netherlands, but now we also help professionals and organisations in Belgium, Poland, Dubai and Sweden. Our extensive knowledge of different markets, coupled with our wide network, enables us to make perfect matches quickly.