Senior Network Engineer

Company Description

Eurofins Forensics is the European leader in Forensic DNA and Toxicology Testing. We are a competent, energetic, proactive, supportive, and progress-oriented group of people looking for new team members due to the expanding Eurofins IT Hub in Riga, Latvia.

We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to design, plan, and implement enterprise-level network infrastructure solutions for transformational projects across Europe. This role involves migrating legacy systems to modern solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and optimized performance.

☕️ Culture and Attitude ☕️

• We care to do the best job possible without compromising the quality
• We are direct but polite
• We are encouraging pointing out the flaws and missing pieces and suggesting potential solutions
• We embrace challenges, make weighted decisions, and learn from mistakes
• We respect each other and communicate respectfully – give a chance for everyone to be heard

🤖 Experience, knowledge & skills 🤖

• 5+ years in network infrastructure design and migrations
• Proficiency with firewalls (Checkpoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto)
• Expertise in data center networks, routing & switching (CCNP-level), SDWAN, and cloud environments (GCP, Azure, AWS)
• Hands-on experience with wireless (Cisco Meraki/Juniper Mist) and network migrations
• Experience with LAN/WAN/SDWAN design for enterprise-level transitions and ServiceNow will be considered an advantage
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset & great communication and communication skillsExposure to network virtualization (VMware NSX-T)

👩‍💻 What you will be doing 👨‍💻

• Ensure that IT Services are delivered effectively to business customers. This includes the execution of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), management of IT Incidents/Problems, and IT Changes as per well-defined ITIL processes, as implemented in the ITSM system (ServiceNow)
• Collaborate with Server, Cloud, and Architecture teams for seamless IT integration
• Drive well-documented infrastructure projects
• Transition services to Operations and provide subject matter expertise post-deployment
• Contribute to IT operations by managing incidents, changes, and SOP execution under ITIL processes
• Provide on-call support and participate in upgrades and deployments as required

🚀 What we will bring from our side 🚀

• We understand that a great work-life balance is important, that’s why we offer hybrid work opportunities and flexible hours
• We want you to be well-treated and feel special on your Birthday – you can take a day off on your birthday to spend it with your family or friends
• We value you and your well-being, and that’s why we offer a great benefits package from Day 1 – health insurance, cell phone plan coverage, additional time off
• Whenever you are in the office, you can enjoy the modern environment. Also, if you want to clear your head, you don’t have to go far – there’s a fantastic view from our terrace

NB! Only candidates who are authorized to work in EU are eligible for this position

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