Network Engineer

Location: Budapest Hungary (Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time Employee (FTE)

Languages Required: Fluent English & Hungarian

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join our team in this role you will evaluate client requirements design and deliver robust solutions with a primary focus on Campus/Branch wired and wireless networks. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional technology and infrastructure teams to shape high-level design standards and drive network changes.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture: Evaluate client business requirements and design tailored solutions for Campus and Branch wired/wireless environments.
• Standardization: Facilitate the development of High-Level Design (HLD) patterns standard configuration templates and operational standards.
• Collaboration: Partner with core technology and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless delivery and integration.
• Execution & Testing: Develop comprehensive execution testing and rollback plans for network deployments and changes.

What We Expect From You

• Strong self-organization skills with the ability to manage deliverables in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset and a creative approach to solving complex network challenges.
• Clear consistent and effective communication skills in both English and Hungarian.
• A strong drive to learn adopt and master emerging network technologies.

Requirements

Requirements & Technical Skills

Essential Skills:

• Experience: 57 years in an enterprise environment or with a system integrator.
• Routing & Switching: Deep hands-on knowledge of OSPF BGP MPLS RSTP and EtherChannel.
• Hardware: Strong experience with Cisco Catalyst product lines (preferably Catalyst 9000 series).
• Wireless: solid understanding of Wireless networks (preferably Cisco).
• Network Security: Proven experience with IPsec MACsec and MAB/802.1X authentication.
• QoS: Conceptual and practical understanding of Quality of Service principles.
• Automation & Scripting: Hands-on experience with Bash Python and Ansible.

Desired / Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Overlay Solutions: Experience with SD-WAN Cisco SD-Access Cisco ACI or EVPN-VXLAN.
• IoT Networks: Experience designing or maintaining enterprise IoT network infrastructure.
• Endpoint Profiling: Familiarity with Cisco ISE Armis Forescout or similar platforms.
• Management & Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center).
• Infrastructure as Code: Knowledge of Terraform NETCONF or Ekahau for Wi-Fi planning/site surveys.