Senior Network Engineer

Geek+; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Vor Ort; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Geek+ in Germany seeks a senior Enterprise Networking Engineer to design, implement, and operate hybrid cloud networking across public clouds and on‑prem environments. You will manage VPN, SASE, SD‑WAN, firewalls, and automation with Python and Terraform, collaborating with global IT teams to ensure secure, scalable connectivity.

The role requires 5+ years of hands‑on experience with AWS networking, hybrid architectures, and advanced firewall policies, with strong documentation skills and the

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of enterprise networking experience.
• Expert‑level knowledge of AWS networking components and hybrid cloud interconnection.
• Hands‑on VPN, SASE, and SD‑WAN capabilities for large‑scale deployments.
• Experience with public clouds (AWS, Alibaba, Huawei, Azure) and hybrid architectures.
• Strong firewall expertise (Palo Alto, FortiGate) and VPN troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with VMware, wireless networks, and enterprise automation.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and operate hybrid cloud network architecture across public and on‑prem environments.
• Lead deployment and maintenance of secure networking platforms (VPN, SASE, SD‑WAN) globally.
• Design AWS VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and inter‑region connectivity for HA and scalability.
• Manage enterprise firewalls and VPN policies, perform log analysis and troubleshooting.
• Plan and optimize multi‑cloud connectivity including routing, authentication, and DNS.
• Oversee wireless network design and controller management at scale.
• Utilize Python, IaC (Terraform), and NetDevOps to automate configurations and monitoring.
• Support PKI systems and certificate management for secure access.
• Collaborate with global IT and Security teams to ensure compliance and security.

Kenntnisse

AWS networking

VPN/SASE/SD‑WAN

Palo Alto / FortiGate

VMware

Terraform

Python automation

NetDevOps

PKI / certificates

DNS / routing / TCP/IP

Documentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Network Engineering

Tools

VMware

Palo Alto

FortiGate

Terraform

Direct Connect

Transit Gateway

Route 53

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

• Responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise hybrid cloud network architecture, integrating public clouds (AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Azure) with on-premise environments
• Lead the deployment, optimization, and maintenance of remote access and secure networking platforms, including VPN, SASE, and SD‑WAN, ensuring secure and efficient connectivity for large‑scale users worldwide
• Design and manage complex AWS networking environments — including VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Security Groups, and inter‑region connectivity — ensuring high availability, scalability, and compliance
• Manage and maintain enterprise firewalls, with extensive hands‑on experience in Palo Alto and FortiGate for policy configuration, VPN management, and log analysis
• Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot hybrid and multi‑cloud connectivity, covering routing, authentication, VPN, DNS, and traffic optimization
• Operate and optimize wireless networks, including enterprise Wi‑Fi design, controller management, and performance troubleshooting
• Work with virtualization and infrastructure platforms, including VMware and cloud networking environments
• Implement automation and monitoring using Python and AI tools to enhance operational efficiency; apply Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and NetDevOps practices to streamline configuration management
• Support PKI systems and certificate management to ensure secure authentication and encrypted connectivity
• Collaborate with global IT and Security teams to ensure network compliance, performance, and security across all environments
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including AWS network architecture diagrams, firewall policies, automation scripts, and SOPs

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field; 5+ years of relevant enterprise networking experience
• Expert‑level knowledge of AWS networking, including VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Security Groups, and hybrid cloud interconnection
• Proven hands‑on experience in VPN, SASE, and SD‑WAN technologies, supporting large‑scale remote or branch‑office deployments
• Solid experience with public clouds (AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Azure) and hybrid cloud architectures
• Strong operational knowledge of Palo Alto and FortiGate firewalls, including policy management, VPN setup, and troubleshooting
• Familiar with VMware virtualization and enterprise wireless network deployment and tuning
• Understanding of PKI, digital certificates, and enterprise authentication systems
• Proficient in core networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLAN, routing, authentication), with strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Experience with automation and AI‑assisted network operations using Python
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and tools such as Terraform; familiar with NetDevOps principles, workflows, and toolchains
• Strong communication, ownership, and documentation skills; able to work independently in global teams
• Preferred certifications: AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, PCNSE, NSE7/NSE8, CCNP/CCIE, VMware VCP, Terraform Associate
• Good communication skills in Mandarin are a must