Network Engineer
CareerFinders Recruitment Services
Location
Larnaca
Hybrid
Type
full-time
Experience
Junior (1–2 yrs)
Salary (Gross)
€1,400 - €1,950 per month
Apply within
31 days
Category
Telecoms & Network Operations
About the Role
CareerFinders, on behalf of their client, a leading Data Center and Cloud Hosting Provider with expanding operations in Cyprus, is seeking a Network Engineer to join their growing team based in Larnaca. The successful candidate will be actively involved in new networking projects, as well as supporting, developing, and optimizing a growing, globally distributed high-performance network infrastructure. Our client is looking for applicants with a degree in a related field, 2+ years of proven experience in network engineering, and hands-on expertise in configuring and managing network devices. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols, and firewall configurations is essential, along with good verbal and written communication skills in English. An attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including a 13th salary and hybrid working options.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and expand company's network across data centres, covering routing, switching, firewalls, and customer connectivity, following the architecture and standards set by the Network Team Lead
- Run day-to-day network operations: monitor traffic and device health, resolve incidents, and identify recurring issues early
- Configure and maintain BGP sessions, transit, peering, and cross-connects
- Implement and maintain firewall rules, ACLs, DDoS mitigation, and access controls
- Take part in vulnerability reviews
- Work with systems, support, and sales teams on customer network requirements, including latency-sensitive trading workloads, with designs reviewed by the Network Team Lead
- Maintain accurate network records: configurations, topology diagrams, IP allocations, and runbooks
- Propose improvements, automation, and new tooling to the Network Team Lead
- Provide cover for the Network Team Lead during absences, acting as the escalation point for network incidents during that time; participate in the on-call rotation
- Support audits and compliance (including ISO 27001) through change control and configuration reviews against policy
Requirements
- 2+ years of proven experience in network engineering, with hands-on expertise in configuring and managing network devices
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and firewall configurations
- Hands-on experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
- Ability to analyze logs and metrics for proactive issue resolution
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented and analytical mindset
- Ability to diagnose complex network issues and implement long-term solutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all levels, including non-technical teams
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of handling multiple projects and prioritizing tasks effectively
- Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, or equivalent (desirable)
- Certifications in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, etc) or cybersecurity (CISSP, CEH) (a strong plus)
- Experience with SD-WAN, cloud networking, and automation tools (a strong plus)
Benefits
- ✓13th Salary
- ✓Hybrid Work: 2 days remote, 3 days in-office (after 6-month probation)
- ✓Annual Performance Bonus
- ✓Half-day off on your Birthday
- ✓Opportunities for further education, professional development, and certifications
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