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Ref. no.: FREELANCE_1178764_10032

Senior Network Specialist (m/f/d)

Position: Not specified

Start: As soon as possible

End: 10 Dec 2025

Location: Wien, Austria

Method of collaboration: Project only

Hourly rate: Not specified

Latest update: 10 Dec 2024

Task description and requirements

Your Tasks:

• Designing and configuring firewall and VPN solutions
• Planning, designing, and documenting data center solutions
• Managing LAN and WAN networks, network security software, and server or storage hardware
• Ensuring the availability and performance of internet services, LAN/WLAN protocols, operational improvements, and network management
• Monitoring operations through network management tools (e.g., Zabbix)
• Applying security patches and performing network upgrades
• Conducting vulnerability and risk assessments for network security
• Providing efficient troubleshooting and operational support


Requirements:

• Technical education (university degree or diploma)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position
• Background in network security is a plus
• Expertise in Enterprise or Datacenter Switches, NG Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto), Big-IP F5 and/or Citrix Load Balancers, Virtualization, and HPE Hardware
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• German skills are beneficial but not required
• Reliable and committed team player
• Open to occasional travel


Wanted Expertise:
Administration - IT-Infrastructure- Networks


Must haves:

• Enterprise or Datacenter Switches
• NG Firewalls (Palo Alto), Big-IP F5 and/or Citrix Load Balancers
• Virtualization and HPE Hardware

Category

Enterprise or Datacenter Switches NG Firewalls (Palo Alto), Big-IP F5 and/or Citrix Load Balancers Virtualization and HPE Hardware