Senior Network Engineer, Consultant – Networking, Automation & AI

nscon network, security & consulting gmbh

Network Engineer und Consultant bei deutschem IT- und Beratungsunternehmen für moderne Netzwerkinfrastruktur. Aufbau, Betrieb und Automatisierung komplexer WAN-, LAN- und WLAN-Umgebungen mit KI-Agenten.

Posted 8/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySenior💰 €60,000 - €85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and operating complex WAN, LAN, and WLAN infrastructures, with a strong focus on SDN approaches and network automation. Proficient in incident management, troubleshooting, and the design of advanced network architectures, while maintaining a high level of technical knowledge in various networking protocols and tools.

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CCNACCNPCCIEWAN KnowledgeLAN Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Network ArchitectureTroubleshootingLog AnalysisNetwork AutomationIncident ManagementChange ManagementProblem ManagementVPN KnowledgeWLAN KnowledgeSD-WAN Knowledge

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

WiresharkTcpdumpPacket TracerPostmanN8nNetBoxNautobotSplunkPrometheusGrafana

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNACCNPCCIE

Industry Keywords

ITILMPLSIPsecBGPOSPFEIGRPVLANs802.1XWPA2WPA3

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GrafanaPrometheusSplunkSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, transform and operate complex WAN, LAN and WLAN infrastructures
Execute migrations and rollouts, from traditional networks to SDN approaches
Establish and maintain a Network Source of Truth with NetBox or Nautobot
Orchestrate AI agents, for example with n8n, to automate repetitive network tasks
Perform troubleshooting and log analysis
Identify network bottlenecks
Incident, Change and Problem Management following ITIL standards
Design and document advanced network architectures, SOPs and operating models
Advise on new technologies including vendor comparisons and roadmapping
Take on partial project responsibility upon request
Plan and operate highly available networks
Deploy WLAN environments with NAC and 802.1X
Support migrations to SD-WAN-based networks
Analyze incidents in the network stacks of internationally operating companies

Requirements

What you’ll need

CCNA, CCNP or CCIE
Hands-on experience with various network architectures and technical orchestrations
Critical thinking and responsible validation of AI agent outputs
WAN knowledge: routing, MPLS, IPsec, DMVPN, SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
LAN knowledge: switching, VLANs, trunking (802.1Q), port security, STP and CDP/LLDP
WLAN knowledge: WPA2/WPA3, WLAN controllers and 802.11ac/ax/be (Wi‑Fi 5/6/6E/7)
VPN knowledge: IPsec, IKEv1/v2, TLS-based VPNs and remote-access concepts
Troubleshooting and analysis with Wireshark, tcpdump or Packet Tracer
Knowledge of REST APIs, SNMP, Syslog, NetFlow as well as YAML/JSON
Experience with tools like Postman or Bruno
German: at least C1
English: at least B1/B2
Willingness to learn and develop professionally
Nice-to-haves: Cisco AIBIZ, AITECH, DCAI or similar AI training
Nice-to-have: Experience with n8n or comparable automation platforms
Nice-to-have: Knowledge of NetBox, Nautobot or similar SSoT/NSoT platforms
Nice-to-have: Monitoring, logging and SIEM solutions such as Splunk, Prometheus/Grafana or QRadar
Nice-to-have: NetBox Copilot and AI-driven infrastructure workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work & trust-based flexible hours
40 hours of training per year
Certified learning coach
Support for certifications of your choice
Genuine discretionary budget
REWE voucher
Company car (van-capable options available)
Childcare subsidy
Fitness coach
Participation in selecting your preferred project
Active input in shaping your work environment
Team events
Workation
Strong team cohesion and collaborative, egalitarian working culture