Infrastructure Engineer (Network)

Project overview

• Operation of infrastructure-related services such as DNS and DHCP on a Linux infrastructure
• You automate tasks in a heterogeneous network landscape – from servers, Software Defined Networking and Software Defined Infrastructure to switches, routers, firewalls, and WAN connections
• Planning, implementation, monitoring, and error analysis of infrastructure systems as well as local and central network components in an Austrian-wide distributed environment
• You manage and maintain existing systems and further develop their automation
• Support in the setup and operation of data center infrastructure, including configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting across all layers of the OSI model
• Monitoring of relevant infrastructure components and the implementation of technical strategies
• If necessary, you develop small script-based test tools and integrate them into existing monitoring systems
• Creation and maintenance of system documentation, risk assessments, and reports
• Together with the team, you examine new technologies and prepare their deployment
• Experience in the administration and operation of Linux-based systems
• You are familiar with Cisco technologies such as Cisco IOS, ACI, and ISE, as well as automation solutions like Ansible
• Knowledge of scripting languages, for example Python or Bash
• Profound knowledge of relevant network protocols and services such as SSH, TFTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, HSRP, BGP, and OSPF
• Basic understanding of operating LAN and SAN infrastructures in the data center as well as knowledge in IT security
• You work independently, show initiative, and possess strong analytical skills
• Teamwork as well as professional and appreciative communication within and outside the team
• Professional and personal development is important to you

Requirements

EU citizenship

German (C-level)

We are targeting freelancers and employees. For employees: According to the IT collective agreement, the annual gross salary for this position is at least € 76,216 (ST2 experience level). Depending on professional experience and qualifications, an attractive overpayment is possible

Project details

Vienna

Client: Public sector (with security clearance)

ASAP - long-term

Type: Full-time (38.5 hrs/week)

Hybrid: (approx. 3-4 days / week on-site)

Ideally, you are willing to participate in the on-call duty after appropriate training. Proximity to the workplace is desirable for this.

• Start: 2026-10-01
• Location: Wien, Austria, AT
• Languages: German