Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Location:
Gdansk, Poland (Hybrid, 2 to 3 days a week in the office) Jeppesen ForeFlight is the industry leader in aviation software and data, serving commercial airlines, military operators, business aviation, and general aviation pilots worldwide. Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing connectivity for our teams and business operations in Gdansk. The scope will be Global. Position

Responsibilities:
Network Design and Implementation
• Lead the design, configuration, deployment, and optimization of complex network solutions, including routers, switches, wireless, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs
• Develop and maintain network architecture standards and documentation
• Ensure network solutions align with security policies, compliance requirements, and business objectives Security & Firewalls
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Palo Alto Networks firewall technologies, including PAN-OS, Panorama, and VPN solutions.
• Have a high level of understanding of F5 load balancers
• Design, implement, and manage next-generation firewall rules, security profiles, threat prevention, and URL filtering
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Proactively manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital SSL/TLS certificates, including request, installation, and renewal, to ensure uninterrupted service and maintain security standards
• Implement and manage Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) using Cisco ISE with TACACS+ to secure network devices and user access Core Networking (Cisco Focus)
• Configure and manage Cisco enterprise-level routing and switching, including advanced protocols like BGP and OSPF
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex campus and data center networking environments, including Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switch platforms along with Cisco and Meraki Wireless networks.
• Manage and optimize network performance, Quality of Service (QoS), and high availability features (HSRP, VRRP, etc.)
• Manage and secure the corporate DNS infrastructure, including zone management, record lifecycle, and implementation of security best practices like DNSSEC
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot the enterprise Cisco wireless environment, including Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) and Access Points (APs), to ensure reliable and secure network connectivity Cloud Networking (AWS & Azure)
• Design and implement secure and scalable network connectivity within and between AWS and Azure cloud environments
• Configure and manage cloud networking components such as AWS VPCs, subnets, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and Azure VNETs, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, and Load Balancers
• Implement and manage firewall and security policies within the cloud networking stack Operations and Troubleshooting
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for network incidents and performance issues.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for major network incidents and implement preventative measures
• Develop and implement network monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
• Automate routine network tasks using scripting tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) where applicable
• Leverage SolarWinds for root cause analysis and performance tuning, providing critical data and insights to support rapid resolution of network and system incidents
• Act as the primary technical liaison with service providers (e.g., ISPs, cloud providers, carriers) during outages to manage trouble tickets, coordinate troubleshooting, and drive incidents to a swift resolution Basic Qualifications (Required) :
• 12+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior role
• Solid understanding of Cloud Networking: Proven experience designing and supporting network infrastructure in AWS and Azure
• Strong Cisco Networking knowledge: Expert-level experience with Cisco routing and switching (LAN/WAN/Data Center)
• Expertise in Palo Alto Networks: Experience with implementation, configuration, and management of PAN-OS and Panorama
• F5 Load Balancing: Manage, configure, and troubleshoot F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM) to ensure the high availability, performance, and security of critical applications
• Expertise in network security principles, IPSec VPNs, and remote access solutions. Strong knowledge of monitoring tools, packet capture analysis, and performance tuning techniques
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications (Desired):
• CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, or cloud networking certifications
• Skilled in automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Strong SD-WAN, VPN, and Zero-Trust knowledge
• Pilot or aviation enthusiast preferred Typical Education &

Experience:
• Education/experience typically acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field