Senior Network Engineer

  • Permanent
  • COCUS Consulting Competence Center
  • Portugal

COCUS:

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What you will be doing:

We're looking for a Senior IP Network Engineer with a strong background in network automation to take ownership of complex IP network environments. In this role, you’ll be a key player driving automation, standardization, and continuous improvement across our network infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovative networking solutions and love to automate and optimize, we want to hear from you.

  • Develop and maintain Low-Level IP Network Designs
  • Prepare and deploy network configurations
  • Set up routing policies for firewalls
  • Automate deployment processes using scripting and tools like Ansible
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide support to resolve incidents
  • Drive standardization and continuous improvement across the network infrastructure.

What we are looking for:

  • Several years of experience designing and managing complex IP networks (Routing, Switching, Firewalls, Automation)
  • Deep expertise in Cisco ACI
  • Proven experience with Ansible for network automation
  • Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, and firewalling, with a focus on Cisco technologies
  • Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting
  • Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or other relevant Cisco credentials
  • Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Degree in Computer Engineering or similar.

What will be a plus:

  • Hands-on experience with stateful firewalls like Juniper, Checkpoint, or Fortinet
  • Previous work in the telecommunication industry
  • Certifications such as JNCIA or F5
  • Knowledge of 5G architecture and IPv6.

What we can offer you:

  • Permanent work contract and salary according to experience
  • Annual performance bonus
  • FlexOffice - Choose where to work in Portugal and receive an individual budget to set up your workstation and help dealing with monthly expenses
  • 24 vacation days + 1 day per year of tenure + your birthday
  • 1 day per year for social responsibility causes
  • Flexible schedules and possibility to request a sabbatical license
  • Continuous development and training + internal knowledge sharing
  • 3K referral program - invite a friend to join the team
  • Co-payment for monthly gym, public transport pass or alternative therapies
  • Health insurance for you that can be extended to your household or pets
  • Higher wage liquidity using Tickets® “Infância”, “Educação”, “Saúde”, retirement saving plan and capitalization life insurance
  • Besides other standard perks (Coverflex ticket meal and local partnerships).