Senior Network Engineer (M/W/D) - System Integrator

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  • €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 
Ben Davies Head of IP EMEA

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