Senior Network Engineer

What you will do. A glimpse in your role:

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will join a team of senior professionals driving the architecture, design, and operation of our global data center networks. You will play a key role in building secure, scalable, and highly available network environments, balancing efficiency with security to support Global Blue's growth.

Every action has an impact. You will make a difference here if:

• Plan, document, and implement network changes and extensions (especially in data centers).
• Orchestrate and automate firewall rules and network configurations.
• Design and document corporate network architecture (LAN/WAN/WLAN/Security).
• Provide consultancy on data center network security for internal teams and projects.
• Operate and monitor corporate network infrastructure.
• Deliver 2nd-level support for network-related issues.
• Define and implement disaster recovery and operational security measures.
• Maintain, audit, and improve network and security standards.
• Perform RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and resolve network-related problems.
• Define, monitor, and report KPIs for network services/devices.
• Lead PoCs, feasibility studies, and network-related projects.
• Research and implement emerging technologies and security improvements.
• Create white papers and technical documentation.
• Act as project lead on network initiatives.

Key competencies to empower your journey. You'll drive towards success if:

• 5+ years' experience as a data center network engineer.
• Hands-on expertise in enterprise network & security (Plan/Build/Run).
• International/multicultural work experience (preferred).
• Relevant academic degree in IT/Networks (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Scripting/programming/automation capabilities.
• Excellent English communication (oral & written).
• Strong team-player mindset with independence and goal orientation.
• Willingness to travel and participate in on-call rotations.

Excellent knowledge:

• Data center security & firewall infrastructure (multi-vendor) – mandatory
• Data center network infrastructure (Cisco) – mandatory
• Cloud network technologies
• VPN technologies/infrastructure
• Network design/management
• Network automation
• Network technologies (Layer 1–4)

Reporting and collaboration:

The holder of the position reports directly to the Senior Manager, Network & Telecommunications.

The position requires close collaboration within Compute, Security, Field Service, Application Support, Service Center departments and project/product managers.

Together, We Go Further:

At Global Blue, we believe great work happens when talented people come together in a supportive and inspiring environment.

What You Can Expect:

• A role in a fast-growing, international company
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A truly multicultural workplace with global collaboration
• Inspiring team members and a dynamic, forward-thinking culture
• A range of employee benefits, including:
• Employee referral program
• Team-building activities and events
• Annual Christmas Party and more

Hybrid Work Model:

Work remotely with two in-office days per month in our Porto, Lisbon, or Vienna office.

At Global Blue, we foster career growth through internal mobility, a multicultural environment, and an Agile Working Model that supports work-life balance and team spirit. Committed to sustainability, we prioritize positive impacts for employees, clients, and communities. Guided by our 5 Ways of Working, we focus on client satisfaction, collaboration, innovation, and value creation. As forward thinkers, we embrace open dialogue, continuous learning, and shared success to shape the future while delivering tangible results.

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