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.

Tasks

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Permanent contract with flexible work arrangements (50% remote)
• Opportunity to work with a leading global financial organization and advanced network technologies
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Inclusive, collaborative, and supportive team culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Participation in impactful IT projects with international exposure

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

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