Senior Network Engineer - DevOps & Cybersecurity

Kongsberg Gruppen; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Gruppen is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to enhance their infrastructure team. This role involves designing and securing high-availability network systems while facilitating automation and resilience within hybrid cloud environments. Candidates should possess a deep understanding of Cisco technologies alongside cloud networking expertise.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

20 to 24 paid vacation days

Home office opportunity

Attractive remuneration package

Office perks like drinks and ice-cream

Additional healthcare package

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of Cisco networking technologies, including routing and switching.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash or Go.
• Experience with cloud networking in Azure and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain a highly available global backend network infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and optimize network solutions.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Skills

Cisco networking technologies

BGP

OSPF

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Go

Azure

AWS

VRF

VLAN

MPLS

NIST cybersecurity frameworks

ISO 27001

NetFlow

SNMP

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Who are we?

With more than 29 years of experience in developing innovative software solutions, ICB, a Kongsberg Maritime company, has become a leader in the design, development and support of technologies and processes in Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine learning, Security, etc. We specialize in the areas of business process modeling, software architecture design, software development, quality assurance and 3D modeling and design.Description of the role:
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our infrastructure team. You will play a key role in designing, maintaining, and securing our high-availability network systems, contributing to automation and resilience across hybrid cloud environments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain a highly available global backend network infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and optimize network solutions in alignment with Agile/DevOps methodologies.
• Supplier coordination and support to 1st/2nd line teams
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and contribute to the design of secure, resilient network architectures.
• Continuously assess and improve network performance, automation, and scalability.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, configurations, and operational procedures.

What you need to succeed:

• Expert-level knowledge of Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, and enterprise infrastructure.
• In-depth understanding of dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and network segmentation (VRF, VLAN, MPLS).
• Strong scripting and automation skills using tools like Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go for infrastructure management.
• Experience building and maintaining infrastructure-as-code pipelines and automating network operations.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and best practices in securing network environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking in Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments, including VPNs, ExpressRoute, or VPC peering.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., NetFlow, SNMP, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

What we offer:

• Working on an innovative and impactful IT project
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Attractive remuneration package
• Work-life balance: flexible working hours, 20 to 24 paid vacation days depending on the years with the company, home office opportunity
• All kinds of office and other additional benefits (sports card, additional healthcare package subsidizing, special discounts, drinks and ice-cream at the office and others