Senior Network Engineer

Viridien

) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Details:
The Senior Network Engineer, reporting to the Regional Network Manager, will oversee the deployment and maintenance of local, regional, and global network architectures. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency and the ability to manage complex networking environments while collaborating effectively with various technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Network Configuration and Maintenance: Configure and maintain network switches, routers, and other networking appliances in accordance with established procedures, standards, and methodologies.
- LAN/WAN Management: Utilize various tools to configure and maintain local and wide area networks, ensuring consistent, reliable, and secure communications within the organization.
- Capacity Planning: Provide network capacity planning recommendations aligned with projected growth and usage trends.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various technical teams to support and implement local and global networking projects.
- Technical Escalation: Serve as the escalation point for resolving complex technical issues.
- Customer Service: Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior engineering staff, fostering professional growth and team cohesion.
- Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed documentation on network designs, configurations, and standards.
- Skill Advancement: Continuously advance networking skills through ongoing education and training.
- On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call rotation and perform occasional after-hours/weekend work as required.

Qualifications:

- Education: BS degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience in installing and supporting network systems for global enterprises.

Key Skills and Competencies:

- Multi-Vendor Environment: Proficiency in supporting hardware and software across multiple vendors.
- Routing and Switching: Demonstrable experience with routing and switching technologies (e.g., Cisco, Arista, Aruba/HPE).
- WAN Connectivity: Experience managing and supporting established WAN and SDWAN architectures.
- Wi-Fi Management: Experience in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Wi-Fi environments and authentication standards.
- Network Access Control: Working knowledge of Network Access Control mechanisms.
- Security Products: Hands-on experience with deploying and managing security products (e.g., Firewalls, IPS/IDS).
- Monitoring Tools: Experience with system, security, and network monitoring tools.
- Network Automation: Familiarity with network automation frameworks and programming languages.
- Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate complex network and information security concepts and risks.
- Project Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical projects from inception to completion.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to quickly diagnose and resolve complex network issues.

Appreciated skills:

- Data Center Architectures: Understanding and experience with data center network architectures (e.g., spine and leaf) and protocols (e.g., VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, MLAG).
- Fiber Optic Standards: Knowledge of modern data center fiber optic cabling and connector standards.
- HPC Interconnects: Familiarity with high-performance computing interconnect technologies such as Omnipath and Infiniband.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Experience with OpenStack cloud computing infrastructure.
- Linux and Virtualization: Knowledge of Linux operating systems, virtualization, and containerization technologies.
- Certifications: CCNP or equivalent networking experience.
- Network Function Virtualization: Experience with NFV technologies.
- Software-Defined Networking: Experience in supporting SDN and SD-WAN solutions.

Why work with us?
- An international culture in which the well-being and development of our employees are a top priority
- Attractive salary and bonus scheme
- Initial 25 days of annual leaves + 14 days of paid reduced working time per year
- PEE/PERCO/CET Pension Savings Plan
- Hybrid work: up to 2 days per week working from home.
- Access to company restaurant with subsidized price
- Access to benefits from Company works council
- Reimbursement of 50% of public transportation card in Ile-de-France region
- Attractive sustainable mobility incentive
- Love sports? Access to equipped Gym with reasonable price.
- Wellbeing Teale app - for helping you to evaluate and improve your mental health.
- Confidential employee assistance program to support our staf