Senior Network Engineer

Maintain and improve global network infrastructure operations

Would you like to work with network infrastructure in a global environment ensuring stable and secure IT services? As a Senior Network Engineer, you will design, maintain, and improve network architecture while supporting reliable operations across the organisation. You will collaborate with IT colleagues and business users to ensure performance and connectivity. Are you interested in working with modern network technologies in an international setting?

Ensure reliable and scalable network infrastructure operations

In this role, you will review and improve network architecture, maintain infrastructure, and support daily operations. You will monitor performance, identify issues, and ensure stable connectivity across systems. The position involves working with routing, switching, and security technologies while supporting business needs through well-functioning network services.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Review and propose improvements to IT network design and architecture.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and resolve hardware and software issues.
• Maintain and upgrade network infrastructure to ensure stability and availability.
• Support users and stakeholders with network-related topics.

You will collaborate with Group IT network engineers and internal stakeholders across the organisation. The position is based in Kaunas, with approximately 10 days of international travel per year.

Experienced network professional with structured working style

You work in a structured manner and communicate clearly with colleagues across functions. You are comfortable handling complex network environments and prioritizing tasks effectively. You collaborate well within teams and have a practical approach to solving technical challenges.

You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, or a related field. 

• At least 5 years of experience with network configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 

• Experience with network design and architecture, including wireless environments. 

• Good understanding of Enterprise LAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN design principles and technologies.  

• Practical experience with Cisco enterprise networking solutions, including Catalyst switches, wireless infrastructure, and network management platforms (Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco Identity Engine).

• Practical experience with Palo Alto Networks solutions, including Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), SD-WAN, Zero Trust security, and centralized management platforms, will be viewed favorably.

• Certification such as CCNA, CCNP or CCIE.

• Knowledge of cloud networking. 

Support stable infrastructure for a connected future

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We are committed to establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you will be part of an international IT team where you can expand your knowledge of network technologies and infrastructure. You will contribute to maintaining reliable systems that support daily business operations while developing your technical skills across a global environment.

"As a leader, I value structured problem solving and collaboration across teams. In this role, you will help maintain stable network operations while identifying improvements that support the organisation’s IT environment," says Hiring Manager, Darius Martusevicius.

Benefits and opportunities we provide

We offer you a modern office at Kauno Dokas with workplace where your knowledge and experience matter and also full of learning opportunities, and potential. In addition, we are offering:

• Opportunity to be a part of the global team.
• Interesting challenges and tasks, learning opportunities.
• Private health insurance.
• Additional 4 days of paid holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Tai chi classes on a regular basis.
• Company-funded access to Linkedin Learning platform.
• Free parking next to the office.

Salary range for this position is from 4300 Eur to 5300 Eur Gross

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

Aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. We will review applications continuously and close the process when we find the right match. We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Ugnė Šidlauskė, HR Partner at Ugne.Sidlauske@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com