Network Engineer [Try 'n' Hire]

We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join a global organization with a large and complex network environment. In this role, you will work hands-on with daily network operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvements to ensure stable, secure, and high-performing connectivity across the business.

This is a try-and-hire opportunity. The assignment begins as a consulting engagement and is intended to transition into permanent employment with the client after approximately 6–12 months.

Your Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, datacenter, and campus networks Perform incident and problem management, including root-cause analysis Execute configuration changes according to established governance processes Monitor network health and performance Support network architects with implementation, documentation, and validation Maintain accurate documentation and configuration repositories Collaborate with security teams on firewall changes and network segmentation Work with vendors to support upgrades and troubleshooting Required Skills and Experience Strong understanding of OSI/TCP-IP, IP addressing, and subnetting Hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, VLANs, ACLs, NAT, DNS, DHCP, and SNMP Experience with Cisco platforms; Juniper experience is an advantage Familiarity with Wi-Fi operations and modern wireless standards Experience using Wireshark Knowledge of monitoring and telemetry platforms Basic automation skills using Python, Ansible, and APIs At least 5 years of experience in a similar role and 10+ years of total professional experience Nice to Have Experience with SD-WAN, SDN, SASE, and CATO Knowledge of Palo Alto PanOS and Panorama Exposure to RESTCONF and NETCONF APIs Cloud networking experience Certifications such as CCNP, JNCIS, or PCNSE Personal Qualities Reliable and detail-oriented Strong communication skills Team-oriented and collaborative Comfortable taking ownership and driving continuous improvement Other Information Start date: As soon as possible Employment model: Try-and-hire Initial consulting period: Approximately 6–12 months Planned transition to permanent employment with the client after the initial period Work model: Hybrid Location: Sweden Application Instructions Please submit your CV in English together with your earliest possible start date, preferred delivery model, and hourly rate.