Network Engineer

Aubay Portugal; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training Academy

Hybrid work model (2 days in office)

Mental health platform access

Team events and community activities

Career development support

Job summary

Aubay Portugal is seeking a skilled engineer to strengthen our load balancing and security posture in Lisbon. You will manage F5 LTM environments, perform upgrades, and automate operations using Ansible and Terraform.

We value a network-focused degree or certification, strong troubleshooting, and clear documentation. The role offers hybrid work and collaboration with a multinational team, with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in load balancing with strong F5 LTM expertise.
• Automation experience with Ansible and/or Terraform.
• A network-focused degree or related professional certification.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills; ability to adapt to new environments.
• Fluency in English (B2 or higher) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Address monthly vulnerabilities and enhance security of F5 load balancer environments.
• Perform planned upgrades and patches for vulnerability remediation and hardening.
• Automate F5 operations using Ansible and/or Terraform, leveraging existing code.
• Assist with load balancing operations and migration of legacy infrastructure to a new virtual environment.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

F5 LTM

Ansible

Terraform

Network degree

Troubleshooting

Documentation

English (B2)

Education

Network-focused degree or equivalent certification

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

At Aubay Portugal, we work daily with some of the largest organisations across sectors such as banking, insurance, telecommunications and energy, helping to build and evolve critical systems that support millions of users. We have been in Portugal since 2007 and are part of an international group with a presence in several European countries. More than technology, we build close relationships and deliver real-impact projects.

What will you do?

• Address monthly vulnerabilities and enhance the security of F5 load balancer environments.
• Perform planned upgrades and patches for vulnerability remediation and environment hardening.
• Automate F5 operations using Ansible and/or Terraform, leveraging existing code.
• Contribute to load balancing operations and the migration of legacy infrastructure to a new virtual environment.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.

What are we looking for?

At Aubay, our focus is on professionals who bring both technical expertise and the right mindset:

• Solid experience (3+ years) in load balancing, with strong expertise in F5 LTM technology;
• Proven practical experience with automation tools, ideally Ansible and/or Terraform;
• A network-focused academic degree or equivalent professional certification;
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, documentation, and adapting to new environments;
• Fluency in English (B2 or higher) is mandatory for effective communication.
• Alignment with our corporate culture and a commitment to integrity and ethics are highly valued;
• Strong customer focus, teamwork, task prioritisation, and daily commitment are highly appreciated.

What can we offer?

At Aubay, we invest in your development and well-being:

• Continuous growth through our Training Academy, with technical and soft skills training, mentoring, tech communities, workshops and in-person meetups;
• Close support with regular feedback and a structured career advancement model;
• Comprehensive health insurance, including dental coverage, as well as access to a mental health platform and well-being initiatives;
• Team-oriented environment, including events and initiatives to promote connection and team spirit;
• Personal and family life support, from the moment your children are born and throughout their educational path;
• Access to a language platform with conversational classes in multiple languages;
• Project work model: hybrid (2 days a week in the office).

What will you find here?

• A close-knit and informal environment, where direct communication is preferred and people are valued;
• Recognition of your contribution, with initiatives that celebrate meaningful moments;
• Freedom to be yourself, without unnecessary formalities;
• Teams where knowledge sharing, collaboration and joint growth are a reality.