Senior Network Engineer / Consultant – Networking, Automation & AI

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🇩🇪 Germany – Remote

💵 €60k - €85k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🛜 Network Engineer / Network Administrator

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nscon network, security & consulting gmbh

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2011

🔒 Cybersecurity

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

Cybersecurity • B2B • Enterprise

nscon network, security & consulting gmbh is a German IT services company specializing in network infrastructure, automation and cybersecurity. The firm offers vendor-neutral consulting, network and security services, managed services (XaaS) and network automation, plus operations and 2nd/3rd-level support for enterprise environments, working with vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto and Aruba. As a Cisco DevNet-specialized partner, nscon focuses on automating configuration, monitoring and orchestration to improve reliability and reduce manual effort for business customers.

📋 Description

• Plan and operate highly available networks for nationwide retail infrastructure • Implement complete WLAN environments with NAC and 802.1X for energy providers • Support migration to SD-WAN-based networks using Cisco Viptela/Catalyst SD-WAN or Fortinet • Analyze network-stack incidents for internationally operating manufacturing companies • Orchestrate AI agents with n8n to automate repetitive network tasks • Build and maintain a Network Source of Truth with NetBox or Nautobot • Build, transform, and operate complex WAN, LAN, and WLAN infrastructures • Execute migrations and rollouts from traditional networks to SDN approaches • Orchestrate AI agents, provide precise instructions, and validate their outputs • Troubleshoot and analyze logs to identify bottlenecks • Perform incident, change, and problem management in accordance with ITIL standards • Design and document network architectures, SOPs, and operating models • Advise on new technologies, including vendor comparisons and technology roadmaps • Assume partial project responsibility as desired

🎯 Requirements

• CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certification, plus substantial hands-on experience across different architectures and technical orchestrations • Critical thinking when evaluating AI outputs, with responsibility for agent-generated results • WAN expertise: routing, MPLS, IPsec, DMVPN, SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP • LAN expertise: switching, VLANs and trunking (802.1Q), port security, STP, CDP/LLDP • WLAN expertise: WPA2/WPA3, WLAN controllers, 802.11ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7) • VPN expertise: IPsec, IKEv1/v2, TLS-based VPNs, and remote-access concepts • Troubleshooting and analysis using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and Packet Tracer • Knowledge of REST APIs, SNMP, Syslog, NetFlow, YAML/JSON, and tools such as Postman or Bruno • German proficiency at C1 level or higher • English proficiency at B1/B2 level or higher • Willingness to learn and continue developing professionally

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work and trust-based working hours • 40 hours of training per year • Certified learning coach • Desired certifications and a flexible training budget • REWE vouchers • Company car, including suitability for van use • Childcare subsidy • Fitness coach • Choice of preferred projects and active involvement in shaping your area of work • Team events • Workation opportunities • Strong team cohesion and a remote-friendly culture • No dress code • Collaborative, egalitarian working environment