Network Engineer

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GMV, an experienced technology group, is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team. You will play a key role in space mission ground systems, designing and validating secure, high-performance networks in collaboration with engineers and mission teams.

What will you be doing?

• Design, validate, and maintain secure, high-performance network infrastructures supporting ground systems for space missions.
• Develop and implement network configurations, support system integration and validation, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure operational readiness.

Main responsibilities include:

Network Integration & Validation

• Design and implement Layer 2/3 network configurations including VLANs, IP subnetting, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and multicast.
• Execute network validation procedures such as latency profiling, throughput benchmarking, and failover simulations.
• Support AIV campaigns by provisioning and validating connectivity across testbeds and operational networks.

Troubleshooting & Incident Response

• Perform deep packet inspection and root cause analysis to resolve connectivity and performance issues.
• Apply security patches, reconfigure firewalls, and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Network Architecture & Documentation

• Maintain network topology diagrams, IPAM databases, and configuration repositories.
• Document test plans, change requests, and rollback procedures.

Monitoring & Automation

• Deploy and tune monitoring systems and log aggregation platforms.
• Develop scripts and playbooks to automate tasks and ensure configuration consistency.

Change Management & Risk Assessment

• Evaluate the impact of network changes and provide mitigation strategies.
• Validate new configurations in simulated environments before deployment.

What do we need?

• Expertise in Network Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Experience in enterprise or mission-critical networks, preferably in aerospace, defense, or satellite ground systems.

Required skills:

• Proficiency in Ethernet, VLANs, STP, ARP, IP, TCP/UDP, OSPF, BGP.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Fortinet devices.
• Knowledge of firewall configuration, IP routing, and network segmentation.
• Familiarity with multicast, QoS, and high-availability environments.
• Advanced English skills, strong analytical and diagnostic abilities, and good communication skills.

Preferred experience and certifications include:

• Experience with space ground systems like Galileo Mission Segment.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, JNCIA, JNCIS, Network+.

Note: Periodic travel is required.

What do we offer?

• Hybrid work model with teleworking options.
• Flexible hours, intensive work Fridays and in summer.
• Career development, training, language support, and mobility options.
• Relocation packages available.
• Competitive salary, benefits, health and wellbeing programs.

Our recruitment process involves direct contact with our talent team. We do not request bank details via email. For questions, contact Konstantin Uhl.

We promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Join us!

If interested, contact Konstantin Uhl for more information.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: IT and Engineering