Senior Network Engineer

Solna - Vattenfall; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Stockholm is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join their Network Operations team. The role involves managing network operations, driving technical development, and collaborating with various teams to enhance customer satisfaction. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in network operations, scripting knowledge, and be fluent in both Swedish and English. This position is key for sustainable energy operations.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in network operations.
• Experience in network automation and scripting.
• Understanding of IP, DNS, and DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily network operations and vulnerability patching.
• Drive technical development related to operational efficiency.
• Communicate and cooperate with various stakeholders.

Skills

Network operations

Network automation

Scripting (Python, shell)

Communication in Swedish and English

Education

Relevant university degree

Tools

Cisco

FortiGate

Check Point

Job description

Company Description

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years and now have a mission of working for fossil freedom. We employ around 21,000 people in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland, France, and the UK.

Vattenfall IT is the internal provider of IT infrastructure services for the entire Vattenfall Group. It is an international shared service center, providing IT services and support. Vattenfall IT Infrastructure supports Vattenfall by having professional people, knowledgeable in both business and IT, integrating services to enable business functions, providing a helicopter view of required services, utilizing the external market and enforcing standardization in order to optimize cost efficiency.

Job Description

Join our diverse workforce to step forward for fossil freedom! Our Network Operations team is looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Network Engineer who’s aiming to become a member of an international team active in five countries supporting the Vattenfall business units while being located in the Vattenfall headquarters in Stockholm.

In the role of a Senior Network Engineer with a focus on Tech IT & OT, you will act as an interface between our internal customer, related IT SPOCs, and the internal Network organisation and its partners/providers. Your working results will take customer satisfaction and Network delivery to the next level.

Your key tasks will include:

• Daily operations (vulnerability patching, lifecycle, ...) of the Tech IT & OT environment (with main focus on the Nordics) and participating in the related on-call group
• Drive the technical development of the Tech IT Network related to operational efficiency, standards, and solutions in cooperation with our Network Design team and in cooperation with the Vattenfall Business (OT)
• Conceptual/supportive work related to (cross-department) projects, assignments, troubleshooting, and root cause analyses with focus on Tech IT & OT
• Communicate / cooperate on different levels: IT Security Team & SOC, Monitoring Center, Solution Architects, Service Managers, IT SPOCs, and Business Contacts (specifically Hydro Nordic and Heat Nordic)
• Business trips from time to time are required as a member of an international team

Qualifications

• You have at least 6 years of experience in network operations including practical knowledge in analyzing and solving IT problems in a professional environment.
• You have experience in network automation and at least basic scripting knowledge (python, shell scripting).
• You have a relevant university degree and/or several years of experience within the field of Networking.
• You know the functionalities, possibilities, and limitations of the standard product portfolios of Cisco, FortiGate, and Check Point.
• Practical experience in the following areas is preferred:
• - Cisco Routing/Switching
• - Understanding the basic concept of IP, DNS (int./ext.) and DHCP
• - Check Point/FortiGate Firewalling
• - Understanding of Proxies, Load Balancers, and IPS devices is preferred
• - RAS, VPN, Security Engineering
• - Usage of troubleshooting and diagnostic tools
• - Operational experiences with ITIL processes (incident, change, problem, asset management)
• You are fluent in both Swedish and English (both written and spoken).

Your profile:

We are looking for someone open-minded and willing to learn. You are passionate about the job and enjoy working in a fast-developing, international environment. You excel at identifying problems and translating complex challenges into actionable solutions. You are independent and proactive in your workstyle, as well as a team player that works well with others. You are a good communicator towards various stakeholders, effectively acting as a bridge for customers, suppliers/external partners, and the IT department.

Additional Information

We welcome your application no later than 26th of October. Interviews will take place after the last application date has passed.

Location: Solna, Stockholm.

Trade Union representatives: Sofi Wadström (Akademikerna), Inger Strandberg (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipilehto (SEKO). You can reach them via 08-739 50 00.

At Vattenfall, we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company, and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability, or sexual orientation.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Since Vattenfall is part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our positions are security-classed. If this position is security-classed, the final candidates can be subject to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.