Network Operations Engineer

Utimaco GmbH

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In this role, you configure, operate, and maintain network infrastructures and security solutions while analyzing network issues and applying automation using Ansible.

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Your role in the team

  • Configure, operate, and maintain network infrastructure, including Juniper SRX firewalls, QFX/EX switches, Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitches, and OPNsense firewalls, as well as Microsoft Azure networking components.
  • Implement and manage firewall policies, VPN connections (IPsec), and secure access methods following zero-trust and least-privilege principles.
  • Monitor network health, traffic, and performance using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana Loki, and OpsGenie.
  • Deploy and optimize network services such as Reverse Proxies (HAProxy, Traefik) and DNS configurations for high availability and resilience.
  • Apply Infrastructure-as-Code principles using Ansible (and optionally Terraform) for repeatable, automated network deployments and configuration management.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze network issues using Wireshark, nmap, and vendor-specific tools to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.

Our expectations of you

Qualifications

  • Solid hands-on expertise in operational network engineering - configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management in enterprise/global data center environments.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP), VPN technologies (IPsec), and secure network design principles.
  • Vertrautheit mit Reverse-Proxy-Diensten (HAProxy, Traefik), DNS-Management und Techniken zur Leistungsoptimierung.
  • Proficiency in using Ansible (and optionally Terraform) for network automation, with a working knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki).
  • Fluent in English with excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Experience

  • Proven experience with Juniper EX, QFX, and SRX platforms, Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitches, and OPNsense firewalls, plus Microsoft Azure networking.

What we offer

  • An open and friendly corporate culture characterized by constructive and collaborative interaction.
  • We provide you with support for your future plans with a company pension scheme (depending on country-specific circumstances).
  • Early risers and night owls - thanks to a flexible working model, you can organise your working day yourself.
  • We also support you privately - benefit from special payments or additional vacation days on anniversaries or other special occasions.
  • Utimaco is growing and living diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nationalities and 45 different languages spoken.

Benefits

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Job locations

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  • Location Aachen
    Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
  • Location Dusseldorf
    Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

About your employer

UTIMACO is a leading global provider of high-security technologies for cybersecurity and compliance solutions and services, headquartered in Aachen, Germany and Campbell (CA), USA.

Company size
50-249 Employees
Language
English
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Hybrid, Onsite
Industry
Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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Network Operations Engineer

Utimaco GmbH