Network Engineer

Role Name : Network Engineer

Role Location : Le-Trait , France

Role Type: B2B Contract

Role Mode: Hybrid (2-3 days in a week)

Technical Scope:

The role covers the following network technologies and infrastructure:

• Switches, Routers, Wireless LAN infrastructure
• Riverbed WAN optimization appliances
• SD-WAN technologies (e.g. VMware VeloCloud)
• VOIP and Unified Communications networking
• LAN / WAN technologies
• Cisco IOS and Nexus switches
• Switching protocols: Ether Channel, STP, VLANs, VTP
• Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
• Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers
• Network management tools: Solar Winds Orion, Cisco ISE, Thousand Eyes, Cisco DNA
• Cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI
• Cybersecurity technologies: Palo Alto firewalls
• Load balancing: F5
• High latency / low bandwidth VSAT connection environments

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience supporting large heterogeneous enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience working with onshore networks and remote/offshore site installations.
• Strong understanding of ITIL methodology or a structured IT best practice framework.
• Proven ability to systematically troubleshoot operational incidents on complex networks.
• Ability to work within an on-call rota.
• Flexible attitude to working hours in a global team environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects independently.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and adaptable approach to new technologies.

Nice to Have:

• Cisco CCNA certification (or higher).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on security, standardization, and rationalization.
• Familiarity with energy sector business processes and IT environments.
• Experience with ITIL-aligned service management processes.