Network Engineer (WAN / Cisco ASR & ISR)

Quick Facts

• Fully remote Network Engineer role focused on WAN

• Contract via B2B, with option to extend through 2027

• Work in an international environment with Nearshore coordination

Description

You will configure, administer, and maintain Cisco ASR/ISR- and Cisco Catalyst-based WAN infrastructure. The role includes managing routing/WAN technologies (especially BGP, OSPF, MPLS), troubleshooting incidents and performance issues, coordinating WAN implementations with telecom operators, and onboarding new locations. You’ll also support firmware and Cisco Smart Licensing lifecycle management, monitoring with CheckMK, documentation/CMDB upkeep, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and maintain WAN network infrastructure using Cisco ASR/ISR and Cisco Catalyst

• Manage routing and WAN technologies: BGP, OSPF, MPLS

• Diagnose and resolve network outages, latency, and service performance/availability issues

• Coordinate WAN link implementations; work with telecom operators; connect new locations

• Manage firmware updates, Cisco Smart Licensing, and infrastructure lifecycle

• Handle incidents as 2nd/3rd line support and participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions

• Monitor network infrastructure with CheckMK and analyze logs/security events

• Collaborate with teams responsible for security, audits, monitoring, and infrastructure maintenance

• Maintain technical documentation, CMDB, and operational procedures

• Identify opportunities for network process optimization and automation

• Provide technical support, mentor less experienced specialists, and coordinate with Nearshore teams

Requirements

• Very good knowledge of Cisco WAN technologies, especially ASR/ISR, and Cisco Catalyst

• Practical knowledge of BGP, OSPF, and MPLS

• Cisco CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, or equivalent certificate

• Experience maintaining network infrastructure and providing 2nd/3rd level support

• Knowledge of ITIL processes: Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration Management

• Experience mentoring/coaching/coordinating Network Engineering teams

• Ability to work with international teams and coordinate Nearshore resources

• Experience creating technical documentation and managing knowledge

• Very good English

• German knowledge enabling client communication

Additional Advantage

• Cisco SD-WAN Specialist or ITIL certification

• Ansible, Python, and CheckMK

• Experience managing vulnerabilities and network infrastructure security

Benefits

• B2B cooperation model

• Fully remote work

• Full commitment (5 days per week)

• Long-term cooperation with extension possibility through 2027

• Opportunity to work on an international client project