You design, implement and operate state-of-the-art network infrastructures to support Kubernetes-based workloads in edge and cloud environments
You plan, configure and optimize networks and develop automation solutions for the efficient deployment and management of cloud-based network architectures
You monitor network performance in distributed systems, analyze incidents and remediate issues such as latency, packet loss or congestion
You work closely with development, cloud and edge teams to ensure secure, stable and scalable network integrations for modern applications
You automate network processes and configurations using Infrastructure-as-Code tools and actively contribute to standardization and efficiency improvements
You ensure adherence to security best practices, e.g., through network segmentation, secure communication channels and access controls
You implement and operate connectivity solutions for hybrid infrastructures that connect cloud and on-premises environments.

Several years of experience in NetOps, network engineering or a comparable role with solid knowledge of common network protocols
Strong knowledge of network design and architecture, including developing and implementing secure and scalable network topologies for cloud and on-premises environments
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes networking concepts such as CNI plugins, Ingress, Egress and service mesh
Experience with SD-WAN and VPN technologies as well as hybrid network architectures
Proficient with monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus or SolarWinds, and knowledge of performance optimization, e.g., traffic shaping, load balancing and caching
Experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Terraform or Puppet
Solid understanding of network security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, encryption, access controls and vulnerability management
Programming/scripting skills in Python or Bash as well as experience with version control (e.g., Git) and network automation
Knowledge of Network-as-a-Service and tools such as ONAP or OSM is a plus
Experience with container and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes and a good understanding of modern cloud architectures
Familiarity with DevOps methods and tools, especially CI/CD pipelines and agile working practices

NetOps Engineer

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