Infrastructure Engineer (Network & Automation)
Summary
Design, automate, and maintain a global enterprise network (LAN/WLAN, VPN, firewalls) and Linux/Windows servers across 80+ sites, using Ansible, SolarWinds, and Python.
We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer (Network & Automation) to join a technical team responsible for a large-scale, highly automated enterprise infrastructure distributed across more than 80 locations and two datacenters. This is an excellent opportunity for versatile professionals with cross-functional experience in networking, systems administration, monitoring, and automation, who enjoy taking ownership of the environments they manage and working within a challenging and technologically advanced setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and support the network infrastructure, including LAN/WLAN, VLANs, routing, VPN/IPsec, and multi-vendor firewall environments.
- Administer Linux and Windows servers supporting the Network Team infrastructure.
- Deploy, optimize, and operate monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds and Centreon, continuously improving alert quality and operational visibility.
- Extend infrastructure automation by contributing to Ansible playbooks, roles, and Source of Truth data management through Nautobot.
- Participate in infrastructure deployments, site migrations, and incident resolution activities within a controlled change management framework.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks.
- Provide N2/N3 support for infrastructure and network-related issues.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in infrastructure, network, or systems administration roles.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Strong experience with:
- LAN/WLAN technologies
- VLANs
- Routing protocols (OSPF and/or BGP)
- VPN and IPsec technologies
- Firewalls in multi-vendor environments
- Experience administering Linux environments (RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu) and Windows servers.
- Experience with monitoring solutions such as SolarWinds, Centreon, Grafana, or Prometheus.
- Scripting skills using Python and/or Bash.
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Proxmox.
- Knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.
- Strong English skills (B2-C1 level) and knowledge of French is considered a plus.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, and inventories).
- Familiarity with Git workflows, code reviews, and pull requests.
- Knowledge of Nautobot, NetBox, or Source of Truth concepts.
- Experience with technologies such as Arista, F5, Check Point, or Fortinet.
- Exposure to network simulation and lab environments, such as Containerlab.
- Experience working in regulated environments, particularly within the financial or banking sector.
Soft Skills:
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and autonomy.
- Ability to manage activities end-to-end and proactively take initiative.
- Pragmatic mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills within small, agile teams.
- Comfortable working in a structured environment with well-defined processes and governance controls.
- Continuous interest in automation, operational excellence, and technological innovation.
- Workplace type: Hybrid (50% onsite, 50% remote).
- Location: Parque das Nações, Lisboa.