Public summary
We are seeking a Network Engineer to provide advanced Level 3 support for complex enterprise network environments in support of NATO Communications and Information Agency operations based in Wesel, Germany. The role includes leading technical resolutions, designing and implementing network enhancements, maintaining routing and switching infrastructure, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have extensive network engineering experience, active CCNP certification, strong knowledge of routing protocols, network automation, security practices, and troubleshooting skills. A Bachelor's degree and valid National or NATO Secret security clearance are required. Occasional travel to other NATO sites may be necessary. This is an onsite position.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Wesel
- Remote status
- On-site
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Provide advanced Level 3 support for complex NATO enterprise network environments; lead technical resolution of critical incidents; analyze recurring issues and implement corrective actions; identify and drive service optimization; design, plan, and implement network enhancements and projects; ensure operational readiness during changes and deployments; validate network changes per governance processes; coordinate routing and switching maintenance and standardization; liaise internally and externally for fault rectification; create and maintain standard operating procedures; design and maintain routing infrastructure for NATO exercises and operations; evaluate management tools; propose long-term solutions; conduct on-site surveys, validations, and system acceptance testing; maintain accurate technical documentation and promote knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related discipline with minimum 2 years post-related experience or at least 8 years of progressive experience in complex network engineering roles for candidates without a degree. Active CCNP (Enterprise or Service Provider) certification required; CCIE preferred. Expertise with BGP, MPLS, IPv6, OSPF, IS-IS, IP multicast, SD-WAN, QoS, datacenter and switching technologies, Cisco NX-OS, network monitoring and automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform), network security best practices, incident management systems, configuration management, and ITIL service management. Experience working in international or military-civilian environments and valid National or NATO Secret security clearance mandatory.