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# Network IT Engineer

- **Company:** Mühlbauer GmbH & Co. KG
- **Location:** Dresden, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €44,500.0 - €60,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Access Control List, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Layer, Network Diagrams, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Virtual Local Area Networks, Scripting, Sonicwall, Juniper, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Fortinet, Routing & Switching, Open Network Automation Platform, SSL VPN
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/roding-network-engineer-157976184

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
 * Minimum 5 years of professional experience in IP-based network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
 * Deep, hands-on operational experience with Fortinet Fortigate firewalls and security fabric.
 * Active Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP), Fortinet Certified Expert (FCX), or equivalent recognized Fortigate certification.
 * Practical knowledge of network automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible).
 * Strong grasp of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies (VLANs, STP), and tunneling protocols (IPsec, SSL VPN).

## Description

* Design network architecture, topologies, and scalable enterprise solutions supporting on-premise and multi-site environments.
 * Plan and deploy secure routing, switching, and wireless infrastructures to meet business objectives.
 * Configure and manage FortiGate, SonicWall and Juniper firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), and security policies.
 * Ensure network security through segmentation, access control lists (ACLs), and threat mitigation.
 * Automate routine configuration changes, deployment tasks, and monitoring workflows using tools and scripting languages like Python or Ansible.
 * Optimize efficiency by reducing manual configuration errors through automated provisioning scripts.
 * Write technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and change management logs.
 * Create and maintain detailed Connection plans, Layer 2 and Layer 3 network diagrams reflecting current infrastructure topologies and device interconnectivity.
 * Provide Level 2/3 support to diagnose and resolve complex network outages, latency issues, and security events.
 * Monitor performance metrics and resource utilization to plan for future capacity upgrades.