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# Network Specialist

- **Company:** softwareXperts GmbH
- **Location:** Sankt Pölten, Austria
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Wireless LAN, System Configuration, Data Centers, Internet Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Administration, Citrix Systems, Network Management System, Service Pack, Virtualization Technology, Zabbix, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Storage Technologies, Big Ip
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sw-xperts.com/jobs-projekte/10032?no_cache=1

## About the Role

* Technical education (university degree or diploma)
 * Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position
 * Background in network security is a plus
 * Expertise in Enterprise or Datacenter Switches, NG Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto), Big-IP F5 and/or Citrix Load Balancers, Virtualization, and HPE Hardware
 * Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
 * Proficient in written and spoken English
 * German skills are beneficial but not required
 * Reliable and committed team player
 * Open to occasional travel, * 20 years of IT-recruitment experience
 * access to a huge talentpool
 * individual consulting.

## Description

We, softwareXperts, are looking for qualified IT experts with a wide range of know-how for our customers from various industries.
Vienna Fulltime 1x / week on site

Must haves

 * Enterprise or Datacenter Switches
 * NG Firewalls (Palo Alto), Big-IP F5 and/or Citrix Load Balancers
 * Virtualization and HPE Hardware

Wanted Expertise

 * Administration - IT-Infrastructure- Networks

Your Tasks

 * Designing and configuring firewall and VPN solutions
 * Planning, designing, and documenting data center solutions
 * Managing LAN and WAN networks, network security software, and server or storage hardware
 * Ensuring the availability and performance of internet services, LAN/WLAN protocols, operational improvements, and network management
 * Monitoring operations through network management tools (e.g., Zabbix)
 * Applying security patches and performing network upgrades
 * Conducting vulnerability and risk assessments for network security
 * Providing efficient troubleshooting and operational support


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