(Senior) Network Engineer | (Senior) Network Engineer (m/w/d)

SysEleven GmbH

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Feb 17, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a (Senior) Network Engineer, you will serve as the 'network glue' for a complex, automated WAN and Core infrastructure distributed across five German data centers. Your daily responsibilities include designing, operating, and evolving core network components such as backbones, routing cores, and data center interconnects. You will work closely with cross-functional infrastructure teams to consolidate cloud and network stacks, select hardware/software components, and maintain comprehensive documentation. The role involves hands-on administration and troubleshooting of switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers to ensure high availability. This position is ideal for professionals ready to take ownership of a high-level infrastructure and contribute to GitOps-driven automation. SysEleven offers a collaborative environment focused on digital sovereignty, utilizing both open-source and commercial solutions, making it an attractive destination for 'techies' who want to shape the future of cloud infrastructure.

Required Skills

Education

Not specified

Experience

  • Professional experience in the design, operation, and development of core network infrastructure
  • Proven experience with dynamic routing protocols including OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP
  • Hands-on experience in a production environment with network products from Juniper, Arista, or Nokia
  • Deep knowledge of network topologies, MPLS/VPLS, VXLAN, and IPv6
  • Experience in managing firewalls and load balancers
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps approaches is preferred

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Participation in an on-call rotation for the network area is required after the probationary period (additional compensation provided). The role supports a distributed infrastructure across five data centers in Germany.