Freelance Network Engineer - Utilities

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? 

Join a leading international postal, logistics, and services group of significant importance to Austria. With approximately 28,000 employees, the company generated over EUR 3.1 billion in annual revenue in 2024. In Austria, its extensive transport and delivery network includes 358 company-operated branches and 1,322 postal partners. Internationally, the company has a selective presence in markets across Germany, Southeastern and Eastern Europe, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. In 2024 alone, it delivered 508 million letters, 224 million parcels, and over 3.4 billion advertising mail/media mail items to 4.8 million households and businesses.

This is a great opportunity for a fluent German-speaking Network Engineer to work on deployment, support, and operations projects. Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today!

Responsibilities: 

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco network infrastructure and security firewalls. 
• Provide operational support and troubleshoot complex network issues. 
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth network performance and security. 
• Assist with firewall rule management, policy configurations, and incident response.

Skills/Must have:

• Fluent German speaking and writing skills. 
• Proven experience with Cisco networking, deployment, and support. 
• Expertise with firewalls, including Fortinet, ASA, and Palo Alto. 
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working model with one day onsite in Vienna. 
• Long-term stability with a 6–12 month contract and potential extensions. 
• Opportunity to collaborate with a market-leading company on large-scale network and security projects.

Salary:

• Negotiable for the perfect candidate.