Network engineer experienced (T-IPC) - REF5693K

Responsibilities

• ▹Perform qualification and validation testing of network hardware and software
• ▹Execute functional, integration and regression testing for IP/MPLS-based services
• ▹Validate VPN services running on LER/CPE platforms
• ▹Test and qualify IP Backbone components and Route Reflector functionality
• ▹Analyze test results, identify defects and support structured troubleshooting
• ▹Capture and analyze network traffic using Wireshark
• ▹Update and maintain network configuration documentation (TIKs), technical documentation and test documentation
• ▹Read and interpret RFCs and vendor documentation
• ▹Collaborate closely with network engineering, development and operations teams
• ▹Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, automation initiatives and quality standards

Requirements

• ▹Experience in network engineering, network testing or network operations
• ▹Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking
• ▹Solid knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6
• ▹Good understanding of routing protocols, especially BGP and IS-IS
• ▹Good knowledge of Ethernet, VLANs and MPLS technologies
• ▹Good understanding of DNS and DHCP
• ▹Basic Linux administration skills
• ▹Basic knowledge of network security concepts
• ▹Understanding of redundancy and high availability concepts
• ▹Strong analytical and logical troubleshooting skills
• ▹Experience working with router and switch CLI
• ▹Experience analyzing packet captures using Wireshark
• ▹Ability to read and understand RFCs and vendor documentation
• ▹Basic scripting skills (Python, Perl or similar)
• ▹Experience with Cisco and/or Juniper environments
• ▹Good documentation skills and a structured working style
• ▹Team-oriented, proactive, eager to learn new technologies
• ▹Good command of written and spoken English

Nice to have

• ▹Knowledge of L2VPN and L3VPN technologies
• ▹Experience with LAC/LNS (L2TP), RADIUS and/or DIAMETER
• ▹Experience with IP Backbone and service provider networks
• ▹Knowledge of LER/CPE platforms
• ▹Experience with Route Reflectors
• ▹Experience with Segment Routing (SR-MPLS and/or SRv6)
• ▹Knowledge of EVPN/VXLAN
• ▹Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, GitLab or similar tools
• ▹Understanding of automated production and deployment processes
• ▹Experience with Cisco IOS-XR and/or Juniper JunOS
• ▹German language skills

Soft skills