Network Engineer

Senior • Hybrid

Kraków, Poland

Our Company

We’re Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers – from banks to theme parks – can focus on achieving the incredible with data.

If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you’ve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate – and wow their customers. Right now, we’re laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We’re looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team – and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

The team

At the heart of our enterprise lies a dynamic Global IT organization that drives innovation, resilience, and connectivity across continents. We’re not just technologists — we’re architects of transformation, enabling seamless operations for thousands of employees and millions of customers worldwide.

Within Global IT, the Global Network Services team designs and maintains a secure, scalable, and high-performance global infrastructure. We collaborate across business units to deliver mission-critical solutions with agility, precision, and a relentless focus on excellence.

The role

Leading network implementation activities for new branch setups, migrations, and decommissions across the globe. Occasional travel may be required within EMEA region for such activities.
Executing planned maintenance activities, including code upgrades for switches, routers, and firewalls
Implementing infrastructure changes to remediate vulnerabilities in Cisco switches, SD-WAN routers, and Palo Alto firewalls
Collaborating with lead network engineers to design and implement network solutions for branch offices and data centers
Participating in End-of-Life hardware refresh of switches, routers, firewalls and wireless access points across global sites
Responding to proactive and reactive incident tickets related to Global Network Operations, ensuring resolution within defined SLAs
Processing firewall access requests in compliance with organizational security policies

What you’ll bring

Minimum 6 years of experience in network engineering, with hands-on expertise in LAN, SDWAN, firewalls, and Cisco ISE
Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSA, or PCNSE
Deep understanding of network protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPSEC, HSRP, VDC, 802.11, 802.1x, and SNMP
Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network optimization/acceleration technologies
Hands-on experience with network simulation, automation, and scripting tools
Proficiency in network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and packet capture tools like Wireshark

Tech we work with

Hardware: Cisco switches, routers, SD-WAN devices, and Palo Alto Networks firewalls

Software: Cisco IOS/NX-OS, PAN-OS

About us

We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.

Hitachi Vantara

Hitachi Vantara is a global leader in data infrastructure, providing resilient and high-performance solutions that empower businesses across various industries, from banking to entertainment. The company is renowned for its ability to automate, optimize, and innovate, helping clients achieve remarkable outcomes with data. Hitachi Vantara is committed to driving transformation through its dynamic Global IT organization, which supports seamless operations for a vast network of employees and customers worldwide. The company values diversity, global collaboration, and making a real-world impact through data-driven solutions. With a focus on engineering excellence and innovation, Hitachi Vantara aims to turn organizations into data-driven leaders, fostering positive change in industries and society.