Senior Network Engineer (all genders)

You join a self-organising, agile team that owns its problems end to end, from analysis to resolution, without micromanagement. On top of that, you will have real room to grow into infrastructure automation, DDoS mitigation with Nokia Deepfield, observability, and BGP EVPN fabric engineering, alongside plenty of national and international project work.

You report directly to our Head of Network and become the permanent owner of everything networking related at Contabo Group, Blue and Black alike. Communication, team orientation, problem solving, and analytical thinking matter just as much here as deep technical expertise, since you will regularly work across teams and explain complex topics to people outside networking.

What convinces us

Your personality, paired with:

• minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with complex, scalable networks and fabric infrastructures on Cisco and/or Arista, ideally with real Leaf-Spine and BGP EVPN VXLAN exposure
• strong expertise in WAN connectivity, data centre peering, uplink management, VPN, and IPv6
• strong expertise in security administration and DDoS mitigation (e.g. Nokia Deepfield, Aurologic), plus solid monitoring skills with tools like Grafana, Check_MK, or Zabbix
• good scripting and automation skills with Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar
• strong analytical and strategic thinking, paired with clear, confident communication
• a results-driven, hands-on mindset with a high standard of performance, customer orientation, and composure under pressure
• genuine team spirit, reliability, and a self-driven way of working that thrives without micromanagement
• experience with Network Access Control solutions, BGP Flowspec, virtualisation (Proxmox), and IPAM systems such as NetBox
• strong conflict-handling skills, a knack for building contacts across teams, and openness to change
• a basic understanding of Kubernetes networking, ideally paired with an Arista certification (or equivalent Cisco knowledge), a completed IT apprenticeship or equivalent, and German language skills alongside excellent English

We know that you may not currently meet all the requirements. But if you come to us with the right amount of commitment and enthusiasm, we can take off together and make a big difference.

Awesome Prospects

At Contabo, we are constantly evolving. Our growth creates space for new ideas, ownership, and real impact for people who want to make a difference.

What defines us is trust, direct communication, and an open feedback culture. We believe the best solutions are built together and that everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and leave their own footprint.

Additionally, we offer:

• Work the way that fits your life  – Remote or hybrid with flexible hours for a healthy work-life balance and the same technical equipment at home as in the office
• Experience real freedom  – Workation across the EU and in our summer office in Mallorca
• Stay active and healthy  – Access to EGYM Wellpass and thousands of fitness and wellness facilities
• Enjoy exclusive perks  – Attractive discounts on many products and services through our corporate benefits program
• Recharge your energy  – 30 days of vacation plus additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• Give back  – An extra day off to get involved in social activities through our Volunteer Day
• Make an impact  – Take ownership and bring your ideas to life with real creative freedom
• Keep growing –  Individual professional and personal development opportunities in an innovative tech environment
• Feel comfortable where you work  – Modern, conveniently located offices across our European locations
• Be part of a diverse team –  Work in an international environment shaped by diversity
• Create lasting memories  – Company events and team activities you won’t forget

How to reach us

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Max by email at  .

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