Senior Network Engineer - Datacenter

As an L3 Network Engineer – Datacenter, you will be responsible for managing, designing, and optimizing enterprise datacenter network infrastructures. This hybrid role focuses on Level 3 network operations, core network architecture, and close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing datacenter environments.

Engagement Details:

• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Hybrid in Timișoara, Romania
• Start Date: ASAP

Your main tasks will include:

• Oversee and maintain core switches, Cisco ACI environments, firewalls, load balancers, and access switches within the central datacenter.
• Ensure high availability and optimal performance of all network components.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of core network architectures for location-specific datacenters.
• Provide expert consulting support to tiered locations on network design and implementation.
• Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of network access services to ensure high availability and reliability, derive optimizations, and ensure all solutions comply with relevant security standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including managed service providers, software and hardware vendors, technical teams, and business units, to understand their needs and ensure the solutions align with their requirements.
• Driving escalation and problem management processes, coordinating complex incident and problem resolution with internal IT teams and external service providers.

Qualifications:

• Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: CCNP or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network architecture or a related role, with a focus on Datacenter Networks.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, (security-) concepts, technologies, and tools, i.e. TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancers, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco FMC, Cisco ACI
• Proven experience in managing enterprise-level network infrastructure.
• Understanding of ITIL practices and the service lifecycle effectively (Proficiency in service management tools and software is a plus).
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) - min. B2 level
• Good communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to solve complex issues / problems.

Additional information:

• 13th salary
• Performance bonus
• Christmas & Easter bonus
• Seniority bonus
• Flexible working time;
• Home office;
• Competitive salaries & benefits;
• Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.);
• Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.)
• Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents
• Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
• International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.

Next steps:

• Press Apply
• Submit your resume on Hashlist (takes 5 minutes)
• We will review your application and best-fitting profiles will be invited for an initial call with Hashlist and the client’s team