Senior Network Engineer

Jeppesen ForeFlight, Inc.; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

23 paid vacation days

Job summary

Jeppesen ForeFlight, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our global network infrastructure, ensuring secure, high-performing connectivity for worldwide teams.

The role focuses on Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers, and hybrid cloud networking across AWS and Azure, with escalation support and governance responsibilities. You will work in Gdansk, collaborating with skilled engineers to align security policies and network objectives with business needs,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, deployment, and optimization of complex network solutions.
• Develop and maintain network architecture standards and documentation.
• Ensure network solutions align with security policies and business objectives.
• Serve as SME for Palo Alto Networks firewall technologies (PAN-OS, Panorama).
• Manage cloud networking components across AWS and Azure.

Skills

Network design & architecture

Cisco routing & switching

Palo Alto PAN-OS

F5 BIG-IP

Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)

VPN & security

Scripting (Python, Ansible)

Documentation & communication

Troubleshooting & RCA

Tools

Cisco IOS

PAN-OS

PANorama

F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM

AWS VPC

Azure VNETs

Job description

Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Part of Boeing, the business combines Jeppesen’s 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight’s expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, software, data and AI.

Working at the intersection of aviation and technology, Jeppesen ForeFlight develops an integrated suite of tools that helps people and organisations operating aircraft around the world improve safety, operational efficiency and decision-making. It’s an opportunity to work on meaningful, real-world technology within a global aviation business, alongside talented engineers and teams helping to shape the future of flight.

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing connectivity for our teams and business operations in Gdansk. The scope will be Global.

What you'll be doing:

Network Design and Implementation

• Lead the design, configuration, deployment, and optimization of complex network solutions, including routers, switches, wireless, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs
• Develop and maintain network architecture standards and documentation
• Ensure network solutions align with security policies, compliance requirements, and business objectives

Security & Firewalls

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Palo Alto Networks firewall technologies, including PAN-OS, Panorama, and VPN solutions.
• Have a high level of understanding of F5 load balancers
• Design, implement, and manage next-generation firewall rules, security profiles, threat prevention, and URL filtering
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Proactively manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital SSL/TLS certificates, including request, installation, and renewal, to ensure uninterrupted service and maintain security standards
• Implement and manage Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) using Cisco ISE with TACACS+ to secure network devices and user access
• Configure and manage Cisco enterprise-level routing and switching, including advanced protocols like BGP and OSPF
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex campus and data center networking environments, including Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switch platforms along with Cisco and Meraki Wireless networks.
• Manage and optimize network performance, Quality of Service (QoS), and high availability features (HSRP, VRRP, etc.)
• Manage and secure the corporate DNS infrastructure, including zone management, record lifecycle, and implementation of security best practices like DNSSEC
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot the enterprise Cisco wireless environment, including Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) and Access Points (APs), to ensure reliable and secure network connectivity
• Design and implement secure and scalable network connectivity within and between AWS and Azure cloud environments
• Configure and manage cloud networking components such as AWS VPCs, subnets, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and Azure VNETs, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, and Load Balancers
• Implement and manage firewall and security policies within the cloud networking stack Operations and Troubleshooting
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for network incidents and performance issues.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for major network incidents and implement preventative measures
• Develop and implement network monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
• Automate routine network tasks using scripting tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) where applicable
• Leverage SolarWinds for root cause analysis and performance tuning, providing critical data and insights to support rapid resolution of network and system incidents
• Act as the primary technical liaison with service providers (e.g., ISPs, cloud providers, carriers) during outages to manage trouble tickets, coordinate troubleshooting, and drive incidents to a swift resolution

What you will need:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior role
• Solid understanding of Cloud Networking: Proven experience designing and supporting network infrastructure in AWS and Azure
• Strong Cisco Networking knowledge: Expert-level experience with Cisco routing and switching (LAN/WAN/Data Center)
• Expertise in Palo Alto Networks: Experience with implementation, configuration, and management of PAN-OS and Panorama
• F5 Load Balancing: Manage, configure, and troubleshoot F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM) to ensure the high availability, performance, and security of critical applications
• Expertise in network security principles, IPSec VPNs, and remote access solutions. Strong knowledge of monitoring tools, packet capture analysis, and performance tuning techniques
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired):

• CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, or cloud networking certifications
• Skilled in automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Strong SD-WAN, VPN, and Zero-Trust knowledge
• Pilot or aviation enthusiast preferred

Why You Should Join

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees and empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide employees and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but is not limited to the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with employer paid health premiums for employees
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plan with up to 10% employer matching contributions
• 23 paid vacation days, as well as additional days off for Christmas break