STAFIDE

Cisco Meraki Network Engineer (ID:4075)

STAFIDE Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Staffing and Recruiting · 11-50 employees

2 d ago
network-engineer Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Netherlands
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About the role

You will act as an L3 escalation point for complex network and security incidents while designing and implementing scalable Meraki-based architectures. Additionally, you will perform root cause analysis, manage SD-WAN connectivity, and mentor junior engineering staff.

What they look for

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN Network Engineering Firewall VPN BGP OSPF VLAN Python PowerShell Wireshark Network Security ITIL Root Cause Analysis API TCP/IP

Requirements

The role requires 6-8 years of professional network engineering experience with mandatory hands-on expertise in Cisco Meraki MX, MS, and MR platforms. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of routing protocols, network security, and basic scripting skills in Python or PowerShell.

Full description

As a Cisco Meraki Network Engineer, you will:

  • Act as an L3 escalation point for complex network and security incidents involving Meraki MX, MS, and MR.
  • Manage and troubleshoot Meraki SD-WAN, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and security environments.
  • Design and implement scalable network architectures, including HA, VLAN segmentation, IP addressing, and zero-touch provisioning.
  • Configure and optimize SD-WAN connectivity, including MPLS, broadband, and LTE integrations.
  • Perform deep packet analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA) for P1/P2 incidents.
  • Configure and maintain IDS/IPS, content filtering, AMP, NAT, and Layer 7 firewall policies.
  • Monitor network performance and support proactive alerting, automation, and capacity reporting.
  • Maintain network documentation, SOPs, RCA reports, and operational runbooks while following ITIL processes.
  • Collaborate with Cloud, Security, Application teams, Cisco TAC, and ISPs, and mentor L1/L2 engineers.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • 6–8 years of overall professional experience in network engineering, with strong L3 support experience.
  • Mandatory hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki MX, MS, and MR.
  • Strong knowledge of Meraki Dashboard, SD-WAN, VPN, switching, and wireless networking.
  • Experience with BGP, OSPF, static routing, VLANs, STP, trunking, and IP addressing.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewall, NAT, and network security.
  • Experience with IPsec, Client VPN, IDS/IPS, content filtering, and Layer 7 security policies.
  • Experience with Wireshark/tcpdump and network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds or PRTG.
  • Basic scripting knowledge in Python, PowerShell, or Meraki APIs.

You Should Possess the Ability To:

  • Diagnose and resolve complex network and security issues independently.
  • Perform packet analysis and identify the root cause of network performance and connectivity problems.
  • Design and optimize Meraki SD-WAN and enterprise network architectures.
  • Handle critical P1/P2 incidents and lead technical resolution bridges.
  • Implement network security controls and recommend remediation for identified vulnerabilities.
  • Automate network administration tasks using APIs and scripting where appropriate.

What We Bring to the Table:

  • Opportunity to work on enterprise Cisco Meraki network and security environments.
  • Exposure to SD-WAN, cloud migration, network transformation, security, automation, and wireless technologies.
  • Opportunities to work with modern network monitoring and automation tools.
  • A collaborative environment involving network, cloud, security, application, and vendor teams.

Let’s Connect

Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.

Recruiter: Hema Murali

Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :148

Email: hema.m@stafide.nl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-murali-315999329/

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