Linnk Group
Data Center Network Engineer (Apstra)
Linnk GroupNetherlands13 days ago
ContractInformation Technology

Job Title: Apstra Engineer

Location: Randstad Region

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Duration: 3-6 Month's, high chance of extension

Languages Required: Dutch, English

Start Date: Mid Oct-Nov


Linnk Group is hiring for a highly skilled Apstra Specialist to lead the design, deployment, and integration of Apstra within customer datacenters across the Randstad region. This role combines strategic consultancy with hands-on engineering, ensuring seamless delivery of cutting-edge datacenter solutions that meet performance, availability, and security requirements.


What You’ll Do?

  • Consult & Advise – Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements, advise on Apstra adoption, and design scalable solutions.
  • Design & Deploy – Lead full-cycle deployments, from planning and installation to configuration and testing.
  • Integrate & Secure – Ensure smooth integration with existing data center networking, automation, and monitoring platforms.
  • Enable & Train – Create documentation, runbooks, and deliver knowledge transfer to customer engineering teams.
  • Collaborate – Work with security, network, and operations teams to align with compliance needs, and liaise with vendors for escalation and optimization.


What We’re Looking For?

  • Proven expertise delivering Apstra solutions in enterprise or service provider environments.
  • Strong knowledge of data center networking (EVPN-VXLAN).
  • Familiarity with Juniper, Cisco, or Arista networking stacks.
  • Excellent consultancy and customer-facing communication skills.
  • Eligible for Dutch Security Clearance (mandatory).
  • Fluent in Dutch