Network Engineer – SD-WAN & Wi‑Fi Refresh

Softlanding; Portugal; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Softlanding seeks experienced Network Engineers to support BAU operations across a multi-vendor environment. You will work on SD-WAN implementations, LAN/Wi-Fi refresh programmes and handle change governance with strong troubleshooting and automation skills.

Key responsibilities include configuring Cisco/HP Aruba networks, managing FortiGate/SonicWall firewalls, and maintaining runbooks. You will engage with stakeholders and support VMware networking within ITSM processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Cisco and HP Aruba networking technologies.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting FortiGate and SonicWall firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, wireless networking and VPNs.
• Experience supporting VMware networking environments.
• Understanding of ITSM processes, incident management and change governance.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer and support Cisco and HP Aruba switching, routing and wireless networks.
• Manage FortiGate and SonicWall firewalls, security policies, firmware and VPN connectivity.
• Troubleshoot network issues and support connectivity within VMware environments.
• Perform daily network health checks and monitor alerts.
• Support SD-WAN implementation, site migrations, LAN/Wi-Fi refreshes and network cutovers.
• Manage incidents, service requests and changes through ITSM, Azure DevOps and CAB processes.
• Automate repetitive network tasks, configuration backups and compliance checks.
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations and runbooks in Confluence.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and vendors to resolve technical issues.

Job description

Softlanding seeks experienced Network Engineers to support BAU operations across a multi-vendor environment. You will work on SD-WAN implementations, LAN/Wi-Fi refresh programmes and handle change governance with strong troubleshooting and automation skills.

Key responsibilities include configuring Cisco/HP Aruba networks, managing FortiGate/SonicWall firewalls, and maintaining runbooks. You will engage with stakeholders and support VMware networking within ITSM processes.