Network Engineer

• Support, maintain and solution network global infrastructure (Data, Security) as part of the global network operations team, organized by region (APAC, EMEA & Americas) in a 'follow the sun' model.
• Troubleshoot complex network (LAN, WAN, DNS, etc.) and firewall-related issues.
• Act as primary point of escalation and subject matter expert for network operations in the EMEA region.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise to the global operations team, particularly in the EMEA region.
• Proactively pinpoint and eliminate network performance bottlenecks impacting business workloads and steadily improve network uptime.
• Proactively work to enhance network security and participate as needed in security incident response efforts as a network SME.
• Continuous improvements - participate in Problem Management, post-mortems, root cause analysis and accelerate / advance the resolution of incidents impacting critical production environments and prolonging escalations.

Global Network Solutions, Implementation and Technology

• Contribute to exciting global projects - site buildouts, new acquisitions, new technology deployments, technology refreshes, network security enhancements, etc.
• Act as primary engineer for M&A implementation and tech refresh activities in Germany, one of two primary engineers for the rest of the EMEA region.
• Potentially assist with business engagement / stakeholder communications for new deployments or continuous improvement initiatives. Candidate needs to be comfortable with collaborating closely with business stakeholders.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekend and holiday coverage for any operational or project needs.

We're looking for a diversely skilled, experienced network engineer with these qualifications :

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent certification and / or experience
• 5+ years of hands-on network and security experience.
• Cisco certification is a must, preferably CCNP. More advanced certification and / or security specialization are a plus.

An ideal candidate will have experience or certification with some or all of the following technologies :

• SolarWinds
• Palo Alto Networks firewalls
• Fortinet firewalls
• Riverbed Steelhead
• WAN Optimization
• Performance Management
• Cisco SDWAN
• Cisco Wireless
• Cisco Routing / Switches (Catalyst and Nexus platforms)
• Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
• Cisco Identity Services Engine
• Cisco DNA Center
• InfoBlox DDI
• A10 Load Balancers
• Juniper Switches

We are the Stefanini group, a global tech consulting company of Brazilian origin that believes in the power of people to transform businesses through technology. We are present in over 40 countries and operate with the purpose of co-creating solutions TOGETHER WITH OUR CLIENTS that accelerate results and improve the experience of people and organizations. Here, we like to say that technology is not the end, but the means : what really matters are the people who drive it all. Our mindset is AI First, meaning we invest in cutting-edge technology in everything we do, focusing on results for our clients. We are a company, A GROUP, that breathes collaboration and offers a dynamic environment where you will learn by doing, grow alongside the team, and have space to contribute with ideas and projects. More than just talking about digital transformation, we believe in real transformation that starts with people and impacts real businesses. If you are looking for a place to develop, innovate, and be part of something bigger, the Stefanini Group is your place. Diversity & Inclusion Here at the Stefanini Group, we value plurality and equity, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, religion, gender, and nationality. We understand and encourage the importance of being you! The recruitment process starts with an HR discussion, followed by a technical test and a final talk with the hiring manager.