> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3906929-junior-network-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3906929-junior-network-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Network Engineer - **Company:** iris-GmbH infrared & intelligent sensors - **Location:** Berlin, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Monitoring, Routing, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Fortinet, Firewall Services Module, Cisco - **Published:** October 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5940181560 ## About the Role * 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 ## Description * 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.