Junior Network Engineer

• You will manage and configure switches, routers, and firewalls, particularly those from Fortinet and Cisco.
• You will analyze network disruptions, systematically narrow down their causes, and develop appropriate solutions.
• You will implement defined security policies, including firewall rules, VLAN structures, and access policies.
• You monitor network metrics and identify potential performance or stability issues. For more complex issues, you consult with your team for technical guidance.
• You contribute to network projects, such as site connections and the expansion of our infrastructure.
• You identify opportunities for meaningful automation and contribute concrete ideas for improving manual processes.
• You document network configurations, changes, and operational processes carefully and transparently in Confluence and Jira.
• You actively engage with existing concepts, ask insightful questions, and propose alternative solutions., * Application Review - You’ll immediately receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. Our HR manager will review your documents and contact you personally.
• Interviews
• Initial Introduction - A brief, approximately 30-minute online conversation with our HR team
• Technical Interview - An online meeting with the relevant department to discuss your experience and technical questions.
• On-site Interview & Final Decision - Visit to our Berlin office: Meet the team and management, and take a tour. This is followed by our final feedback and, if applicable, a job offer.

• A completed apprenticeship as an IT specialist for system integration or a comparable qualification
• Initial practical experience in network technology, for example from your apprenticeship or up to three years of professional experience
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and firewall concepts
• Initial practical experience with VLAN, DNS, DHCP, and VPN
• The ability to independently familiarize yourself with tasks and technical issues and to organize your work on your own initiative
• A good sense of when you can continue working independently and when it makes sense to consult with a specialist
• A structured and reliable work style, along with a strong commitment to comprehensive documentation
• Openness to direct technical discussion and a willingness to constructively question existing solutions
• A strong willingness to learn and a desire to gradually take on more responsibility
• Good German and English skills for collaborating in an international work environment

This is a plus

• Initial experience with Fortinet, Cisco, or comparable solutions
• Knowledge of Confluence and Jira
• Initial exposure to network monitoring or the automation of recurring tasks

• An open, innovative corporate culture with flat hierarchies
• An agile, international team that warmly welcomes you
• Competitive compensation plus a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
• 30 vacation days + 5 flex days for additional time off
• Hybrid work: up to 3 days working from home per week
• A wide range of professional development opportunities and participation in industry conferences
• Team events ranging from summer parties and Christmas celebrations to our popular Thirsty Thursday
• Actively shaping the growth of a medium-sized Berlin-based corporate group

About iris-GmbH

Driven by a passion for people and technology, we at iris-GmbH infrared & intelligent sensors are shaping the world of mobility to be sustainable, attractive, and safe. With roots in Berlin, we have been developing and manufacturing high-tech components and systems for automatic passenger counting and video security in public transit since 1991. With these solutions, we harness the power of data to efficiently organize public transit mobility worldwide, thereby contributing to a comfortable and safe travel experience for every passenger.

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