Senior Network Security and Automation Engineer, Python

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks an experienced network security specialist to own and lead delivery of technical initiatives. You will develop features with security expertise, optimize existing functionality, and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement and AI-driven engineering practices. The ideal candidate has strong firewall experience, 7+ years in the field, and professional networking certifications; English at B2 level or higher is required.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Very good understanding of network security principles and firewall solutions.
• Hands-on firewall configuration and troubleshooting experience.
• Hands-on Python experience in network automation projects beyond simple scripting.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Desirable: Expert/master networking certificates (CCIE/CCSM/NSE8).
• Experience in software engineering and Claude Code familiarity welcomed.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and collaborating across distributed teams.

Aufgaben

• Own and lead the delivery of technical initiatives within the team.
• Develop and implement features using network security expertise and optimize existing functionalities.
• Innovate to drive continuous improvement and velocity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within project frameworks.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable backlog items with product owners.
• Engage end users to address feature requests and resolve issues.
• Formulate and enforce rigorous testing methodologies.
• Contribute to AI-driven software engineering processes.

Ausbildung

Professional networking certifications (CCNP/JNCIP/NSE4+/CCSE/PCNSE)

Expert networking certifications (CCIE/CCSM/NSE8)

Tools

Check Point

Cisco

Palo Alto

Fortinet

ZScaler

Netskope

Juniper

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Own and lead to a successful delivery of technical initiatives within the team
• Use your network and network security expertise to develop and implement new features, as well as enhance and optimize existing functionalities
• Innovate to drive continuous improvement and increase velocity
• Operate within project-specific frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional team members
• Partner with product owners to translate strategic objectives into actionable backlog items
• Engage with end users to address feature requests and resolve reported issues
• Formulate and enforce rigorous testing methodologies
• Contribute to AI-driven software engineering processes

Requirements

• At least 7 years of relevant work experience
• Very good understanding of network security principles and solutions (firewalls, SSE/SASE)
• Hands-on experience with configuration and troubleshooting of firewalls
• Hands-on Python experience in projects related to network automation that goes beyond simple scripting
• Networking/security vendor certification at minimum Professional level (at least one of CCNP, JNCIP, NSE4+, CCSE, PCNSE)
• English language proficiency at B2 level or higher
• Beyond the criteria above, we would highly appreciate:
• Expert/Master level networking certification (CCIE, CCSM, NSE8 etc.)
• Experience in software engineering
• Knowledge of network security products from vendors like Check Point, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, ZScaler, Netskope, Juniper
• Experience with Claude Code
• Experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate within distributed teams

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in network security principles and solutions, with hands-on experience in firewall configuration and troubleshooting. Proficient in Python for network automation and experienced in implementing CI/CD pipelines while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.