Senior Network Engineer

Awareson Sp. z o.o.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Awareson Sp. z o.o. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect to lead and evolve our complex network environment across data centers and global locations.

You will design, implement and maintain network infrastructure, while collaborating with Architecture, Security and Application teams to ensure optimal integration and scalability. The role emphasizes hands-on administration, architecture development and strategic planning, with a focus on automation, documentation, and security

Qualifications

• Very good knowledge of administration and design of complex network environments.
• Practical experience with Cisco Nexus platforms, 9000 Series, HPE Aruba switches, Fortinet firewall systems and Infoblox.
• Sound understanding of routing and switching, VLANs, VRFs, Spanning Tree, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN and MPLS.
• Experience with network automation using Ansible, Python and REST APIs would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Admin, configuration and operation of network and security components (Cisco Nexus, HPE Aruba, Fortinet, Infoblox).
• Design and further development of the network architecture.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Security and Applications teams to integrate the network infrastructure.
• Support for the introduction of network automation (Python, Ansible).
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Further development of the network infrastructure platform.
• Consider security requirements in planning.
• Introduce new technical requirements and technologies.

Skills

Network design

Routing & switching

Automation with Ansible/Python

Stakeholder communication

Education

IT specialist for systems integration

Tools

Cisco Nexus 9000

HPE Aruba switches

Fortinet firewalls

Infoblox

Job description

Senior Network Engineer / Architect

Daily Tasks

• Administration, configuration and operation of network and security components (HPE Aruba, Cisco, Fortinet, Infoblox).
• Design and further development of the network architecture.
• Close collaboration with Architecture, Security and Application teams to ensure the optimal integration of the network infrastructure.
• Support for the introduction of network automation (Python, Ansible).
• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Projects and ObjectivesFurther development of the network infrastructure platfor.
• Taking security requirements into account.
• Introduction of new technical requirements.
• Planning and specification of new technologies.

Education and Qualifications

At least completed vocational training, e.g. as an IT specialist for systems integration

Professional Experience

At least 10 years of experience in this field

Technical Skills

• Very good knowledge of the administration and design of complex network environments
• Practical experience with Cisco Nexus platforms, 9000 Series, HPE Aruba switches, Fortinet firewall systems and Infoblox
• Sound understanding of routing and switching, VLANs, VRFs, Spanning Tree, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN and MPLS
• Experience with network automation using Ansible, Python and REST APIs would be advantageous

Social and Communication Skills

• Communication and stakeholder management
• A high level of responsibility, a structured approach to work and a strong team orientation

Personal Qualities

• Problem-solving skills
• High level of initiative
• Analytical skills
• Open, friendly and assertive

What We Offer

An opportunity to further develop your expertise in network infrastructure and architecture within a large, international IT environment. You will work with modern technologies across data centers, LAN/WLAN, network security and cloud platforms, supporting approximately 2,000 virtual machines across multiple locations in Germany and Europe. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to architectural decisions, explore new technologies and collaborate with experts across networking, security and cloud infrastructure.