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# Senior Network Engineer (all genders)

- **Company:** Contabo GmbH
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Proxmox, Border Gateway Protocol, Data Centers, DDoS Mitigation, IPv6, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Peering, Ansible, Zabbix, Network Access Control, CheckMK, Grafana, Kubernetes, Terraform, Cisco
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5894562288

## About the Role

* minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with complex, scalable networks and fabric infrastructures on Cisco and/or Arista, ideally with real Leaf-Spine and BGP EVPN VXLAN exposure
 * strong expertise in WAN connectivity, data centre peering, uplink management, VPN, and IPv6
 * strong expertise in security administration and DDoS mitigation (e.g. Nokia Deepfield, Aurologic), plus solid monitoring skills with tools like Grafana, Check_MK, or Zabbix
 * good scripting and automation skills with Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar
 * strong analytical and strategic thinking, paired with clear, confident communication
 * a results-driven, hands-on mindset with a high standard of performance, customer orientation, and composure under pressure
 * genuine team spirit, reliability, and a self-driven way of working that thrives without micromanagement
 * experience with Network Access Control solutions, BGP Flowspec, virtualisation (Proxmox), and IPAM systems such as NetBox
 * strong conflict-handling skills, a knack for building contacts across teams, and openness to change
 * a basic understanding of Kubernetes networking, ideally paired with an Arista certification (or equivalent Cisco knowledge), a completed IT apprenticeship or equivalent, and German language skills alongside excellent English

We know that you may not currently meet all the requirements. But if you come to us with the right amount of commitment and enthusiasm, we can take off together and make a big difference.Awesome Prospects