Network Engineer

Hello Network!

I hope you're doing well today!

We are recruiting a freelance Network Engineer role for a Transport Customer based in Gothenburg, Sweden:

Duration: 12 months + chance of extensions

Location: Gothenburg (Hybrid Working)

Pay Rate: Negotiable

Job Role:

• We are seeking highly skilled Network Engineer to join the Global Team responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s network infrastructure. As part of this collaborative and dynamic team, you will contribute to ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of both wired and wireless network systems.
• Additionally, you will play a critical role in optimizing solutions such as Cisco ISE, Catalyst Center, and PRTG, leveraging your expertise with these tools - or equivalent technologies - to drive operational excellence.

Required skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or their equivalent.
• Proficiency in network protocols and technologies—especially 802.1X.
• Hands-on monitoring and automation experience.
• Solid experience managing firewalls (e.g., Fortigate, Palo Alto).
• In-depth knowledge of technologies like SD-WAN and MPLS.

Desired skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools.
• Solid experience in wireless networking technologies, including:
• 802.11 standards
• WiFi security protocols (e.g., WPA2, WPA3)
• WiFi deployment best practices
• Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code e.g., Terraform
• Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please contact me to arrange a time to chat.