Role : Network Engineer

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer with 5 - 7 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of networking protocols, hardware, and security best practices, and will be responsible for ensuring the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.

- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.

- Maintain and administer network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other networking hardware.

- Implement and maintain network security policies, procedures, and technologies (e.g., firewalls, NAC, IDS/IPS).

- Manage IP addressing schemes, VLANs, routing protocols and QoS policies.

- Work with service providers and vendors to manage network services and resolve outages or incidents.

- Maintain up-to-date documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures.

- Support network expansion, upgrades, and migration projects across multiple locations.

- Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members and other IT staff.

- Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., Fresh service ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk).

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

- Communicate technical and non-technical information clearly to a wide range of audiences.

- Ability to coordinate clear, professional, and culturally appropriate communication with engineers and cross-functional teams in Germany.

- Candidates with excellent English communication skills, preferably with RP (Received Pronunciation) English, are preferred.

- Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries via email, phone, Teams and in-person meetings.

- Participate in and lead meetings, presentations, and discussions with clarity and purpose.

- Collaborate with cross-functional, international teams to ensure mutual understanding and shared goals.

- 5 - 7 years of professional experience as a Network Engineer in a mid to large-sized enterprise environment.

- Strong knowledge of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP).

- Proficiency with enterprise-grade networking hardware (e.g., Fortinet, HPE Aruba, Palo Alto).

- Experience with routing and switching technologies (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP).

- Solid understanding of network security principles and tools.

- Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Paessler PRTG, Wireshark).

- Familiarity with cloud networking (Microsoft Azure) is a plus.

- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

- Understanding of ITIL or service management best practices.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Industry certifications such as ACNSA, or PCNSE.

- Experience with SD-WAN and software-defined networking (SDN).

- Knowledge of VoIP, QoS, and unified communications.

- Familiarity with automation/scripting tools is a plus.

- Experience working in regulated environments is beneficial.

What We Offer :

- Competitive compensation package.

- Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote options.

- Professional development support and certification reimbursement.

- A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.