Senior Network Engineer (all genders)

Contabo; Deutschland; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work options

Workation in Mallorca

Wellness program (EGYM Wellpass)

Corporate discounts

30 days vacation + holidays

Volunteer Day

Ownership mindset

Job summary

Contabo seeks a Senior Network Engineer to own and optimize our global network backbone. You’ll manage Leaf‑Spine architecture, BGP EVPN VXLAN, and collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable infra.

The role offers remote-first flexibility with hybrid or on-site options near European data centers, including Berlin and others. You will drive from commissioning to steady production operations, with growth into automation, DDoS mitigation, and observability, while partnering with Platform

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with complex, scalable networks and fabric infrastructures on Cisco and/or Arista, ideally with Leaf‑Spine and BGP EVPN VXLAN exposure.
• Strong expertise in WAN connectivity, data centre peering, uplink management, VPN, and IPv6.
• Strong expertise in security administration and DDoS mitigation.
• Solid monitoring skills with Grafana, Check_MK, or Zabbix.
• Good scripting and automation skills with Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate complex network, server, and security systems, analyse and resolve faults, and harden network security through scrubbers, firewalls, ACLs, and NAC.
• Monitor network traffic and infrastructure performance, derive KPIs for management, and coordinate with external providers and remote hands globally.
• Maintain network diagrams, runbooks, change logs, and system documentation; collaborate with Platform Engineering on Cilium BGP peering, Kubernetes node network configuration, and IPAM (NetBox).
• Join a self-organising, agile team that owns problems end to end from analysis to resolution without micromanagement.
• Grow into infrastructure automation, DDoS mitigation, observability, and BGP EVPN fabric engineering, with national and international project work.

Skills

Leaf-Spine

BGP EVPN VXLAN

WAN connectivity

DDoS mitigation

Monitoring tools

Automation scripting

Kubernetes networking

IPAM NetBox

Arista certification

Team collaboration

Tools

Grafana

Check_MK

Zabbix

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Proxmox

NetBox

Job description

Your creative field We are looking for a full-time, permanent Senior Network Engineer to start as soon as possible. We live remote-first, but you have the freedom to choose whether you want to work hybrid or completely on-site due to your proximity to one of our locations (Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Munich).

Contabo Group operates one of Europe's largest cloud infrastructure platforms, with data centres across Europe and beyond.

As our new Senior Network Engineer, you take on the network backbone that thousands of customers rely on every day, with real ownership from day one.

Right now, the biggest milestone on your plate is the build out of our new AI data centre.

You inherit a fully designed Leaf-Spine architecture built on Arista EOS, BGP EVPN, and VXLAN, take ownership of it, refine it where it needs refining, and drive everything from commissioning through to stable production operations.

Responsibilities

• You design, build, and operate complex network, server, and security systems, analyse and resolve faults, and harden our network security through scrubbers, firewalls, ACLs, and NAC.
• You monitor network traffic and infrastructure performance, extrapolate the KPIs that matter to management, and coordinate with external service providers and remote hands across the globe.
• You keep our network diagrams, runbooks, change logs, and system documentation in good shape, and you work closely with Platform Engineering on Cilium BGP peering, Kubernetes node network configuration, and IPAM, acting as the ongoing interface between NetOps and Platform.
• You join a self-organising, agile team that owns its problems end to end, from analysis to resolution, without micromanagement.
• On top of that, you will have real room to grow into infrastructure automation, DDoS mitigation with Nokia Deepfield, observability, and BGP EVPN fabric engineering, alongside plenty of national and international project work.
• You report directly to our Head of Network and become the permanent owner of everything networking related at Contabo Group, Blue and Black alike.
• Communication, team orientation, problem solving, and analytical thinking matter just as much here as deep technical expertise, since you will regularly work across teams and explain complex topics to people outside networking.

Qualifications and Skills

• minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with complex, scalable networks and fabric infrastructures on Cisco and/or Arista, ideally with real Leaf-Spine and BGP EVPN VXLAN exposure
• strong expertise in WAN connectivity, data centre peering, uplink management, VPN, and IPv6
• strong expertise in security administration and DDoS mitigation (e.g. Nokia Deepfield, Aurologic)
• plus solid monitoring skills with tools like Grafana, Check_MK, or Zabbix
• good scripting and automation skills with Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar
• strong analytical and strategic thinking, paired with clear, confident communication
• a results-driven, hands‑on mindset with a high standard of performance, customer orientation, and composure under pressure
• genuine team spirit, reliability, and a self‑driven way of working that thrives without micromanagement
• experience with Network Access Control solutions, BGP Flowspec, virtualisation (Proxmox), and IPAM systems such as NetBox
• strong conflict‑handling skills, a knack for building contacts across teams, and openness to change
• a basic understanding of Kubernetes networking, ideally paired with an Arista certification (or equivalent Cisco knowledge), a completed IT apprenticeship or equivalent, and German language skills alongside excellent English

We know that you may not currently meet all the requirements. But if you come to us with the right amount of commitment and enthusiasm, we can take off together and make a big difference.

Awesome Prospects At Contabo, we are constantly evolving. Our growth creates space for new ideas, ownership, and real impact for people who want to make a difference. What defines us is trust, direct communication, and an open feedback culture. We believe the best solutions are built together and that everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and leave their own footprint.

Benefits

Additionally, we offer:

• Work the way that fits your life – Remote or hybrid with flexible hours for a healthy work-life balance and the same technical equipment at home as in the office
• Experience real freedom – Workation across the EU and in our summer office in Mallorca
• Stay active and healthy – Access to EGYM Wellpass and thousands of fitness and wellness facilities
• Enjoy exclusive perks – Attractive discounts on many products and services through our corporate benefits program
• Recharge your energy – 30 days of vacation plus additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• Give back – An extra day off to get involved in social activities through our Volunteer Day
• Make an impact – Take ownership and bring your ideas to