Senior Network Engineer (M/W/D) - System Integrator
- €85,000 gross per year
- Cologne, Germany
- Permanent
- Enterprise Security
- Networking Security
- Telecoms
- IP Networking & Transmission
Join one of Europe’s leading IT providers delivering integrated solutions across public and private sectors. An experienced Senior Network Engineer is needed to design, implement, and maintain secure, high-performance network infrastructures across enterprise environments.
This is a key role within a highly skilled engineering team, responsible for building and securing complex network environments for enterprise clients. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, and ideally Huawei networking equipment.
Looking to make an impact in enterprise networking? Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge infrastructure projects across Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures for internal and client environments.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco networking equipment (routers, switches, wireless).
- Deploy and optimize Palo Alto firewalls and security solutions (NGFWs, Panorama, VPNs, etc.).
- Work with Huawei networking gear (preferred), especially in multi-vendor environments.
- Perform advanced diagnostics, root cause analysis, and incident resolution for network issues.
- Lead or support network transformation, migration, and upgrade projects.
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, and security teams to ensure smooth delivery.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.
Skills & Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering roles.
- Strong expertise in Cisco networking (CCNP-level knowledge or certification preferred).
- Proven experience with Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, and network security best practices.
- Exposure to Huawei routers/switches is a strong advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of Layer 2/3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP, etc.).
- Fluent in German and English (both written and verbal).
Benefits:
- 10% company bonus
- Company car
Salary:
- €85,000 gross per year
