Network Reliability Engineer (f/m/d) - Cloud Platform (NRE-CP)

At IONOS, the leading European provider of cloud infrastructure, cloud services and hosting services, you will work together with a wide range of teams. We are characterized by open structures, a friendly working culture and flat hierarchies with a strong team spirit. We firmly believe that work and fun are compatible, and offer you the right environment for this. Our constant growth means that we are always looking for new colleagues. Become part of IONOS and grow with us.

As a Network Reliability Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and efficiency of our cloud based network infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing and troubleshooting various aspects of our SDN stack, network provisioning, automation, and related components. Your mission will be to maintain high availability, drive automation initiatives, and support our development teams in delivering innovative cloud solutions.

Tasks

• Be responsible for the implementation, orchestration, monitoring and troubleshooting of all SDN based virtual network applications.
• Be accountable for the maintenance, configuration, and automation of the entire network infrastructure, encompassing servers and network devices, based on both Ethernet and Infiniband technology.
• Act as a liaison between the SDN development and cross platform teams, aiding in the provision and execution of innovative networking solutions.
• Participate in the design and deployment of emerging network technologies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
• Engage in regular on-call rotations to provide expert support for network application issues during non-business hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Linux networking, particularly with Debian. Strong Python programming skills are essential.
• In-depth expertise in networking protocols, focusing on BGP, EVPN, and VXLAN. Experience with routing daemons like FRRouting and Quagga is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in automation frameworks (SaltStack, Ansible, Terraform or similar) and SDN technologies. Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines for network automation is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, including network incident resolution and performance optimization. Familiarity with real-time monitoring tools is a plus.
• Fluent communication in English to communicate with international teams. German is a plus; Good communication skills and a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Supplementary Skills: Knowledge of Virtual Network Functions (VNF), familiarity with SONiC and experience in cloud networking paradigms.

Location: Berlin or Karlsruhe

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with home office option.
• Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
• At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.

About IONOS

IONOS is the leading European digitalization partner for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB). The company serves around six million customers and operates across 18 markets in Europe and North America, with its services being accessible worldwide. With its Web Presence & Productivity portfolio, IONOS acts as a 'one-stop shop' for all digitalization needs: from domains and web hosting to classic website builders and do-it-yourself solutions, from e-commerce to online marketing tools. In addition, the company offers Cloud Solutions to enterprises who are looking to move to the cloud as their businesses evolve. 

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of, for example, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity, physical characteristics, marital status or any other irrelevant factor subject to applicable law.