Network Administrator

PLUTEX GmbH

Network Administrator managing customer projects in network and infrastructure at PLUTEX GmbH in Bremen. Responsible for network planning, configuration, and customer support within a hybrid setup.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeBremen • 🇩🇪 GermanyJunior💰 €42,000 - €60,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage customer projects in the area of network and infrastructure
Plan, deploy and configure networks according to customer requirements
Configure routers and switches (e.g., VLANs, trunks, STP, LACP, port security)
Implement and maintain routing concepts – in particular OSPF and BGP
Design and operate site interconnections (VPN, MPLS/provider connections – depending on the customer environment)
Provide customer support by phone, via ticketing system and on-site at customer locations
Systematically isolate and resolve incidents using diagnostic and monitoring tools
Advise internal and external users on the selection and use of network components and solutions
Analyze and resolve performance and availability issues (latency, packet loss, routing issues)
Support the operation and maintenance of our systems and network infrastructures
Create system and network documentation (topologies, IP plans, rule sets, change documentation)
Conduct training for customers (e.g., basic handling, best practices, operations)
Support the support team leadership and, if necessary, take on management responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ideally you have a degree or vocational training in (applied) computer science (specialization: system integration) with several years of professional experience – or you are a career changer with practical knowledge and several years of experience in the IT sector
Solid knowledge of network technologies (switching & routing)
Practical experience configuring routers and switches
Experience with routing protocols, especially OSPF and BGP
Understanding of network security (e.g., segmentation, ACLs/firewall basics, best practices)
Structured, traceable and self-organized working style
High level of commitment
Very good teamwork and communication skills
Very good German and very good English skills, both written and spoken
Quick comprehension and strong willingness to learn
You are a team player and ready to work in a dynamic environment
You can think analytically and quickly find solutions to problems

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of vacation per year
Company pension plan
Child allowance
Regular training and professional development
Work clothing provided
Home office possible (depending on tasks — on-site presence is required where necessary)
Free drinks and snacks
WellPass membership for fitness & health
Weekly back/fitness sessions at the workplace with a personal trainer
In-house team cook who prepares delicious meals for everyone every day
Pet-friendly environment — our team includes three office dogs

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Hard Skills & Tools

network managementnetwork configurationrouter configurationswitch configurationrouting protocolsOSPFBGPnetwork securitydiagnostic toolsmonitoring tools

Soft Skills

teamworkcommunication skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingself-organizationcommitmentwillingness to learncustomer supporttrainingleadership

Certifications

degree in computer sciencevocational training in system integration