Network Engineer (f/m/d)

Location: Frankfurt am Main | Full-time | Permanent Position | 50% Remote

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global financial organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Network Engineer (f/m/d) to join their international IT team and help maintain and develop their enterprise network infrastructure.

As a Network Engineer (f/m/d), you will be responsible for keeping the organization’s global network running smoothly and securely. You will collaborate with Senior Engineers and Network Solution Architects to manage a complex environment including Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, and advanced monitoring systems.

You will operate across two key areas:

• Network team: managing LAN, MAN, WAN, wireless networks, internet connectivity, load balancing (F5) and network security

• Data Center team: managing datacenter facilities and branch office technical infrastructure

In this role, you’ll ensure high-performance network operations, contribute to new IT initiatives, and maintain consistent standards across the organization, collaborating with teams locally and globally.

• Operate, monitor, and maintain global network infrastructure
• Troubleshoot network issues and escalate when necessary
• Support IT projects and ensure network-related deliverables are completed on time
• Provide guidance to IT teams on daily network operations
• Proactively optimize network and datacenter environments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation
• Assist with hardware and software lifecycle management
• Implement automation processes to improve efficiency where applicable
• Mentor junior engineers and act as an escalation point for critical issues
• Participate in on-call rotation, including off-hours and weekends, and support datacenter visits
• Collaborate with IT teams across regions to maintain operational excellence

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing (static & dynamic, including BGP), and Layer 2 protocols (STP, LACP, LLDP)
• Experience with Palo Alto and Check Point firewalls (Check Point CCSA) desirable
• Familiarity with F5 load balancers or similar solutions
• Knowledge of Infoblox and network access control tools (e.g., Forescout) is advantageous
• Experience in large-scale network environments and IT project delivery
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to continuously learn new technologies
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking devices; knowledge of ACI or SD-Access is a plus
• ITIL Foundation certification preferred
• Fluent English required (min. C1); knowledge of German is a plus

This position sounds like the perfect fit for you? Then apply now!

If you have any questions or are unsure about anything, feel free to email me at skrug@flexit-consulting.de or call me directly at +49 211 54 55 87 13.

The FlexIT Consulting team is looking forward to getting to know you!