Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

In this pivotal role, you will integrate into a great team of senior network engineers at the forefront of shaping and nurturing our expansive worldwide data center networks.

Your core mandate will involve architecting, designing, implementing, and operating cutting-edge enterprise data solutions, thereby ensuring an impervious security envelope encasing our data centers.

The role challenges you to harmonize efficiency with security, envisaging a network environment that stands not only highly available and automated but also agile, swiftly adapting to evolving needs and technological advancements.

Guided by our strategic vision, you will spearhead initiatives that ensure the professional quality and timely delivery of services, reflecting our steadfast commitment to excellence and innovation.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Planning, documenting and performing of network changes/extensions, especially in datacentres

Orchestration/Automation of firewall rules and underlying network settings

Designing and documenting the corporate network architecture (LAN/WAN/WLAN/SECURITY)

Data centre network security consultancy for internal departments & projects

Operating and monitoring of the corporate network infrastructure

Providing 2nd level network infrastructure related support

Designing network aspects of disaster recovery and operational security

Maintaining, auditing and improving corporate network & security standards

Performing network related root cause analysis (RCA) and problem resolution

Defining, monitoring and reporting KPIs for network services/devices

Managing proof of concepts, feasibility studies etc.

Investigating into new technologies & security improvements

Writing of white papers and documentations

Acting as project leader for network related activities/projects

Reporting And Collaboration

The holder of the position reports directly to the Senior Manager, Network & Telecommunications.

The position requires close collaboration within Compute, Security, Field Service, Application Support, Service Center departments and project/product managers.

Profile And Education

Relevant network/IT related education (academic degree preferred)

• Excellent understanding of corporate network & data centre application architecture concepts

Excellent analysing skills

Scripting/programming/automation skills

Excellent understanding of at least four of the technical areas below:

• Datacentre security & firewall infrastructure (Multivendor) - mandatory

• Datacentre network infrastructure (Cisco) - mandatory

• Cloud network technology

• VPN technologies/infrastructure

• Network design/management

• Network automation

• Network technologies (Layer1-Layer4)

Good communication & technical writing skills

Good team-player

Independent, goal-oriented and self-motivating personality

Passion to deliver high quality standard levels

Accuracy and high risk awareness

Excellent English language skills (oral & written)

• Willingness to travel and to perform standby on-calls

Specific skills and knowledge

Min 5 years of professional experience as datacentre network engineer

Practical experience in enterprise network & security Plan/Build/Run setup

• Work experience within an international/multicultural environment preferred

Ability to work with teams distributed in different time zones