Senior Network Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Network Engineer (unlimited full-time)

• Focus: IP routing infrastructure for a science network; configuration, operation, automation, and 2nd-level support

Description

You will plan and operate routing infrastructure for the Hamburg science network within a regional data center environment. The role includes configuring and monitoring Cisco routers (IOS-XR and IOS-XE), improving security, resiliency, and operational performance, and supporting participating institutions with 2nd-level troubleshooting. You will also analyze and resolve issues at the shared Internet connection in cooperation with partner institutions and other providers (e.g., DFN-NOC) and coordinate operational changes with partners and DFN.

Responsibilities

• Plan and operate cross-institution routing infrastructure for the science network at the Hamburg site

• Configure and monitor Cisco routers (IOS-XR and IOS-XE)

• Develop measures to enhance security, failover resilience, and communication-network operational optimization

• Advise participating institutions and provide 2nd-level support

• Analyze and remediate issues at the shared Internet connection in collaboration with participating institutions and other providers (including DFN-NOC)

• Perform cross-team quality assurance and manage ticket handling

• Coordinate operational changes with Hamburg cooperation partners and DFN

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a comparable field

• Equivalent skills, experience, and qualifications

• Several years of experience in designing, building, and operating campus/provider IP routers

• Strong IP routing knowledge and ability to configure multiple routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS

• Knowledge of VRF and EVPN-VXLAN concepts

• Experience configuring Cisco routers, especially IOS-XR and IOS-XE

• Experience in designing large networks; knowledge of Multicast, QoS, MPLS

• Experience with network automation using Python or Ansible

• Juniper and Arista router configuration experience is desirable

• Excellent German (written and spoken) and good English skills

• Fast comprehension plus very good teamwork and communication skills

• High responsibility and stress resilience

Benefits

• Unlimited full-time position with flexible working hours

• 30 days of vacation per year

• Training and professional development opportunities