Datacenter Networks Engineer
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Datacenter Networks Squad (Palo Alto) Your role and work environment: The team operates in a complex enterprise environment where network security, uptime, and performance are critical to ensuring optimal service for our customers. The team has a strong mindset focused on continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and the overall Way of Working. Initiative is encouraged, and there is a shared commitment to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a healthy and motivating working environment for engineers within the squad. The team culture is energetic, open, and solution-oriented, characterized by a strong can-do attitude. Collaboration, transparency, and knowledge sharing are core values, and team members actively support one another to achieve common goals If this environment and way of working resonate with you, we invite you to apply and become part of an international team responsible for managing and further developing the IaaS technology of ING's cloud platforms. Your key responsibilities: As Datacenter Networks Engineer, you will: Actively contribute to an agile working environment, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews. Collaborate closely with the Product Owner and the squad to achieve shared objectives while working from a common backlog. Take ownership of reporting activities and provide guidance to the squad, helping steer initiatives that improve service quality and customer satisfaction. Proactively support other squads within the area and the broader tribe, acting as a trusted advisor when needed. Leverage video conferencing and collaboration tools to enable effective communication and teamwork across distributed teams What are we looking for? Want to know if this job is the right fit for you? These are some of the qualities we value most for this role. And if the shoe fits… don't hesitate to apply You have experience implementing, configuring and modifying network infrastructure. You are, able to make
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strong conceptual connections, and critically assess network designs from both technical implementation and security perspectives. Broad knowledge of LAN, WAN and DC environments Knowledge of routing and switching protocols in a highly available environment Extensive knowledge and experience with Firewall products Knowledge of scripting and automation tools You can manage (monitor, evaluate, continuously improve) Incident, Problem, Change and Configuration Management processes Technical implications of Security and Risk principles Clear understanding of consumer context and needs, as well as the value-add of your service to the consumer Understanding of the Scrum methodology (e.g. backlog and sprint planning, review and marketplace) Strong analytical skills Insight and implementation of desired structural infrastructure solution Creating and improve documentation and work instructions on the delivered infrastructure solution Experience and preferable one or more certifications on: Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PCNSA/E) Experience in cloud deployment and infrastructure services is a plus Experience or knowledge of Open Networking platforms is a plus You know your way around with orchestration platforms as Terraform, Ansible, Saltstack, Chef, Puppet, Azure Automation, Google Cloud Deployment Manager, AWS Cloud formation etc. Experience scripting in one or more of the following languages; Python, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript The technology of interfacing squads and consumers to achieve an end-to-end view Impact of different factors on the performance and capacity of services different elements on the performance and capacity of services Working-level knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices Understanding of the Scrum methodology (e.g., backlog and spring planning, review and marketplace) Knowledge of DevOps way of working (e.g., continuous delivery, cross-functional team set-ups, development of cross-skilled squad members) Your education, background & other competencies Bachelor's degree in IT or a related discipline Certifications or proven proficiency in Networking and Security Certifications or proven proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages Excellent command of spoken and written English The mindset of openness and willingness to try new ways of working and technologies End-to-end ownership mindset Active team player who takes responsibility Independent and autonomous in completing tasks The mentality of continuous improvement of the service and way of working Reflects upon behaviours and performance to proactively identify improvement areas Strong problem solver to structure and improve complex situations Coaches others to help their individual development What do we offer? The time you spend at work, the challenges you face or the lessons you get are very important, but… What about your personal life? At ING we want your work to fulfill you in every way, and that is why we take care