Network System Engineer

Job Title - Network System Engineer

Location - Milan, Italy

Experience - 8-10 years

The candidate should be fluent Italian speaking, reading, writing

• Switching (L2/L3):
  Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, trunks, inter-VLAN routing, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Implement link aggregation technologies like EtherChannel or Port Channel to enhance network resilience and bandwidth.
• Switch Management:
  Perform firmware and operating system upgrades on switches in a live production environment with minimal disruption.
• Hardware Replacement:
  Execute seamless replacement of failed network equipment, including switches, by restoring configurations and ensuring swift network restoration to avoid major downtime.
• Firewall Administration:
  Manage enterprise-grade firewalls (e.G., Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint). This includes configuring and maintaining firewall policies, Network Address Translation (NAT/PAT), and various VPN configurations (site-to-site, remote access).
• Project Management:
  Plan and execute network projects, such as hardware refreshes, firewall migrations, and datacenter moves.
• Documentation:
  Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), and detailed network diagrams using tools like MS Visio or SolarWinds Topology Mapper .

Qualifications

• Experience:
  Proven experience in configuring and troubleshooting L2/L3 switching protocols, including STP and EtherChannel/Port Channel.
• Technical Skills:
  Proficient in managing and upgrading network equipment.
• Problem-Solving:
  Demonstrated ability to quickly and effectively replace failed network devices and restore services.
• Firewall Expertise:
  Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls and their associated technologies (NAT/PAT, VPNs).
• Project Skills:
  Experience in planning and leading network infrastructure projects.
• Documentation Skills:
  Ability to create clear and detailed technical documentation.