Hire a network engineer in Amsterdam

A network engineer designs, implements and manages network infrastructure: LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls and wireless networks. The work includes configuring switches and routers, setting up secure connections, network segmentation, and monitoring performance and availability. Unlike a cloud engineer, a network engineer sits closer to the physical and hybrid infrastructure — and to securing it.

The field is moving towards software-defined networking: SD-WAN for flexibly connecting sites, and Zero Trust principles where no traffic is automatically trusted. At the same time the basics remain important — routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, VLAN segmentation, and reliable wireless coverage. A network engineer combines this with monitoring and troubleshooting, because when something fails the cause must be found quickly. Much network work also requires physical presence: installing hardware, cabling, and solving problems on-site.

The vendor match matters: a Cisco environment requires different knowledge than Juniper, Fortinet or Aruba. Certifications indicate level — CCNA (basic), CCNP (advanced), CCIE (expert) for Cisco, NSE for Fortinet security — but always weigh them against demonstrable project experience. Levels run from junior (management, support) through medior (independent design and implementation) to senior (complex networks, SD-WAN, security).

Rates for network engineers in Amsterdam sit roughly 10 to 15 percent above the national average. Indicative, excluding VAT and the Maedium fee:

• Junior network engineer (0–3 yrs): around €60–€78 per hour
• Medior (3–6 yrs): around €78–€98 per hour
• Senior (6+ yrs, SD-WAN/security/data centre): around €98–€115+ per hour

Demand for engineers with peering, carrier or data-centre experience is above average in Amsterdam due to the AMS-IX context; these are scarce, higher-priced profiles. For regular network management the pool is wider. The Maedium fee comes on top: around 10% for brokerage, 15% for intermediation.

Common network assignments in Amsterdam

Network assignments in Amsterdam reflect the connectivity and finance economy. A few recurring types:

• Peering and interconnects. Carriers, hosting and data-centre parties around AMS-IX need engineers for BGP configuration, peering arrangements and managing large-scale connections — specialist work requiring internet-infrastructure experience.
• Segmented, regulated networks. Zuidas finance works with strictly separated network zones, tight access control and compliance requirements. An engineer designs and manages that segmentation without hindering operations.
• Security and Zero Trust. Banks, insurers and consultancies invest in firewalls, microsegmentation and Zero Trust architectures. This requires demonstrable security knowledge.
• Scalable company networks for scale-ups. Fast-growing tech companies need networks that scale with them — from office connectivity to secure cloud links.

Which profile you need — from carrier specialist to security engineer — we determine during the intake.

How Maedium works for Amsterdam clients

In Amsterdam, with its dense connectivity and finance market, the way of brokering makes the difference. Maedium offers one fixed point of contact who genuinely understands your network assignment, rather than a stream of CVs.

During the intake we determine whether you need a carrier/data-centre specialist or a generalist, which security and compliance requirements apply, and which structure fits. For the regulated Zuidas environment we factor in DBA compliance from the start. We present a targeted selection, including hybrid candidates from the wider Randstad.

After placement we stay involved and arrange replacement where needed — a requirement in a tight market like Amsterdam, not a luxury.