Network Technician (Network Automation & Data Entry)

Our International Defence Client is looking for a Network Technician (IPAM) to support on a contract role in Braine L'Alleud, Belgium.

- 38 hours per week;
- Onsite: Braine L'Alleud, Belgium
- NATO Secret Required
- Start date: August 2026 - December 2026 (with scope to extend)

Essential Experience:
- Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Network Technician, DOI or IP address management (IPAM) role;
- Familiarity with network automation or other coding languages;
- Competence with subnetting in both IPv4 and IPv6 environments;
- Practical experience in DNS, IP and routing protocols (OSPF, RIP, ISIS, BGP etc);
- Evaluating and processing change requests
- Auditing network device configurations against registered baselines

Desirable Experience and Education:
- IP address management for military networks
- Higher secondary education and advanced vocational training in a post related area, couples with at least 5 years recent experience in Telecommunications Management, Information Systems support and/or support of digital Networks
- Drafting documents/manuals for NATO users
- Knowledge of NCIA deployable CIS assets
- Experience supporting NATO operations and exercises
- Completion of RIPE NCC's LIR Training Course
- Experience using IPAM DB
- Experience with NCIA's service request processes
- Technical knowledge on wide area networks, local area networks and applicability of Firewalls;
- Awareness of MPLS and Multicast networking;
- Experience and engagement in industry trainings and events;
- Industry certification (CCNA DevNet or JNCIA etc) or demonstrable equivalent experience;
- Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
- Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.