Network Operations Professional

Job title: Network Operations Professional

Responsibilities

• As a Network Operations Professional in our DCH Network product you'll engage in implementation of new services and platforms, maintenance of our installed infrastructure and day to day operations (request, change and incident handling)
• Your primary responsibilities will be related to our Data Center Hybrid Network Services; our global MS Azure Cloud Network Infrastructure, our VMware NSX segmentation services, our Citrix NetScaler ADC Load balancing services, and our Cisco Nexus ACI infrastructure
• This is a mid-level engineer position, and we expect you to combine your solid technical skills with a senior attitude owning and executing tasks in both a timely manner and in high quality as well as guiding more junior profiles in the team
• You will work together with architects and engineers planning and executing platform development and you'll execute and oversee day to day tasks with fellow Operations Engineers
• We are a global company with critical services in all regions, and you will be working in a 24/5 setup with scheduled but changing work hours, on top we have an on-call setup covering our weekends

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise routing, switching, and security platforms

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and fix complex network problems at an intermediate to advanced level

• Experience with the development and support of large enterprise networks, particularly in SDN portfolios such as Cisco ACI and cloud networking

• Networking certifications from major vendors (Cisco, VMware, Juniper, Microsoft, etc.) or formal education such as a Bachelor's or master's degree in IT (Information Technology), Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications could include VMware VCIX/NV, Citrix, or Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Data Center)

• Experience in key platforms such as Azure Cloud, Citrix Netscaler, VMware NSX, and Cisco ACI (including Nexus 9000 series switches used in ACI fabrics). Practical experience in these areas is beneficial

• Our global network infrastructure and DC networks are Cisco based, hence experience working with Cisco equipment such as ISR4xxx, ASR1xxx, C8x00, and Catalyst switches at both design and practical levels is required

• Experience in managing and supporting firewall platforms such as Check Point; familiarity with Cisco Firepower (FTD/FMC)

• Knowledge of network automation using Python, Ansible, or comparable protocols is beneficial. An interest in network automation is a must

• Competencies

• We work as a team, and as a team we will reach our goals. You therefore need to enjoy collaboration with people from different cultures, you hold yourself and colleagues accountable and you value a high service level for our users. We have a user centric approach with a focus on business continuity and cyber resilience. This means our services must be delivered on time, of high quality and by our standards.

• You are consistent as a person, both regarding your working habits - being disciplined and systematic - and towards your colleagues asking for your skilled consultancy. If you know you share, if you are in doubt, you ask and if you disagree you speak up

• Data Center Services are critical infrastructure for our business and a structured approach, a valuable point of view and experience diagnosing and fixing critical service problems

• There is no right way to do the wrong thing - You insist on standards, documentation and agreed process

What we offer

• We offer the opportunity to be part of the transformation and maintenance of a global network infrastructure in one of the world's most sustainable companies. You play a key role building and maintaining critical infrastructure, you'll get to work with advanced technologies, and you'll be further trained and certified on relevant platforms. Overall, we offer a platform for your career development, while developing our Network Services.

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

Our commitment to a fair hiring

• At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details. We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

• At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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