Network Engineer at Flexport Inc Germany

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Engineering, Automation, Routing Protocols, Layer 2 Protocols, Firewalls, Switches, Enterprise WiFi, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Monitoring Tools, Scripting, Customer Service, Documentation, Security Enhancements

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

About Flexport: At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us. The opportunity:. Great technology infrastructure is crucial in helping us to fulfill our mission of fixing the user experience in global trade. Flexport is looking to expand its existing team focused on internal network engineering. This Network Engineer will have the responsibility to design, deploy and manage the global enterprise network on a variety of cutting-edge platforms. The Network Engineer will drive automation tooling and implement tools that improve reliability and efficiency in our global network. What you'll do: Architect, design, plan, and implement improvements to our global network infrastructure Work closely with our security team to design and deliver security related enhancements. Install, configure, and troubleshoot network hardware from Firewalls, switches, WAPs and more Design, implement and maintain new and existing systems, such as monitoring and analysis, management and alerting, for a complex enterprise network Act as a technical escalation point and provide support for network related issues and requests Perform peer review of other team members work and strong documentation skills following compliance best practices Implement extensive in-house testing and research for network infrastructure improvements Provide documented solutions, including build and maintenance plans Continuous development and improvement of network policies and procedures and ensuring they are put into practice and followed by the team Develop automated methods through code to mitigate and remediate network events and minimize operational complexity Manage existing relationship with service providers, contractors, and various vendors What you'll need: You have at least 3-5 years networking experience Experienced in designing large scale global networks You have a strong working knowledge of routers, L2/3 switches, enterprise WiFi solutions, and prevailing brands of firewalls and EndPoint Security solutions You are very familiar with and have extensive hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks, Ruckus, Cisco, Aruba and Juniper devices/technology. You possess a high level of integrity and can work independently and under tight project schedules You are able to effectively communicate technical information, both verbal and written, to a wide range of end-users, including non-technical users Experience with Layer 2 protocols and associated enhancements such as LACP, L2 ECMP, 802.1d/w/s, or 802.1x. In-depth experience with routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, MPLS and VRFs in-depth experience with Layer 3 protocols such as IPv4/IPv6, TCP or UDP Knowledge in one or more of the following areas is desired: VPN (DVMRP, GRE, IPSec/SSL VPNs), Wireless (802.1a/b/g/n), Global and Local Server Load-Balancing (GLB/SLB) Experience in programming or scripting to automate / build etc (Terraform or Python preferred) You are familiar with monitoring tools such as CheckMK, Logic Monitor, DataDog You are customer service minded and develop and maintain cordial, effective partnerships This role will require some travel, on-call, and afterhours work Bonus points for: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNA/CCNP) and/or Security certifications Commitment to Equal Opportunity At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. Please see our Privacy Notice available at www.flexport.com/privacy for additional information.

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Responsibilities

The Network Engineer will design, deploy, and manage the global enterprise network, focusing on improvements and automation. They will also work closely with the security team to enhance network security and provide technical support for network-related issues.