Senior Network Engineer

Role Description

Mandatory Compliance & Eligibility

To meet strict federal security regulations (Ü2/Ü3 clearance) for this project, candidates must fulfill all the following criteria:

Citizenship: Must be an EU National from an EU or NATO member state.

Exclusivity: Strictly No Dual Citizenship (must hold only one single nationality).

Residency: Must be currently based in Germany or able to relocate to Germany immediately (Relocation support provided).

Vetting: Must be eligible and willing to undergo a German background security check.

Qualifications  & Technical Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• Proficiency in Network Administration and Networking technologies
• Strong skills in troubleshooting and problem-solving within IT systems
• Core Routing/Switching: Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, and MPLS protocols.
• Experience in Network Security protocols and practices
• Ability to develop and implement effective Network Design solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are advantageous
• Security Infrastructure: Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining Firewalls (Cisco Firepower, Juniper SRX, or F5) and VPN Gateways.
• Network Architecture: Deep understanding of Zero-Trust principles and SDN (Software-Defined Networking).
• Segmentation: Expertise in VRF, VLAN, and secure network tunneling.
• Tools: Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow).

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain the high-security backbone of the sovereign network infrastructure.

Security Compliance: Ensure all network configurations align with strict federal security standards and zero-trust requirements.

Troubleshooting: Perform advanced root-cause analysis for complex network latency, connectivity, and routing issues.

Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize network performance to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.

Collaboration: Work closely with the SRE team to integrate network security into automated CI/CD and cloud-native workflows.