About this role
Senior Network Engineer
Location: Gdansk, Poland
Jeppesen ForeFlight is the industry leader in aviation software and data, serving commercial airlines, military operators, business aviation, and general aviation pilots worldwide. Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing connectivity for our teams and business operations in Gdansk. The scope will be Global.
Position Responsibilities:
Network Design and Implementation
• Lead the design, configuration, deployment, and optimization of complex network solutions, including routers, switches, wireless, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs
• Develop and maintain network architecture standards and documentation
• Ensure network solutions align with security policies, compliance requirements, and business objectives
Security & Firewalls
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Palo Alto Networks firewall technologies, including PAN-OS, Panorama, and VPN solutions.
• Have a high level of understanding of F5 load balancers
• Design, implement, and manage next-generation firewall rules, security profiles, threat prevention, and URL filtering
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Proactively manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital SSL/TLS certificates, including request, installation, and renewal, to ensure uninterrupted service and maintain security standards
• Implement and manage Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) using Cisco ISE with TACACS+ to secure network devices and user access
Core Networking (Cisco Focus)
• Configure and manage Cisco enterprise-level routing and switching, including advanced protocols like BGP and OSPF
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex campus and data center networking environments, including Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switch platforms along with Cisco and Meraki Wireless networks.
• Manage and optimize network performance, Quality of Service (QoS), and high availability features (HSRP, VRRP, etc.)
• Manage and secure the corporate DNS infrastructure, including zone management, record lifecycle, and implementation of security best practices like DNSSEC
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot the enterprise Cisco wireless environment, including Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) and Access Points (APs), to ensure reliable and secure network connectivity
Cloud Networking (AWS & Azure)
• Design and implement secure and scalable network connectivity within and between AWS and Azure cloud environments
• Configure and manage cloud networking components such as AWS VPCs, subnets, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and Azure VNETs, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, and Load Balancers
• Implement and manage firewall and security policies within the cloud networking stack Operations and Troubleshooting
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for network incidents and performance issues.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for major network incidents and implement preventative measures
• Develop and implement network monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
• Automate routine network tasks using scripting tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) where applicable
• Leverage SolarWinds for root cause analysis and performance tuning, providing critical data and insights to support rapid resolution of network and system incidents
• Act as the primary technical liaison with service providers (e.g., ISPs, cloud providers, carriers) during outages to manage trouble tickets, coordinate troubleshooting, and drive incidents to a swift resolution
Basic Qualifications (Required) :
• 12+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior role
• Solid understanding of Cloud Networking: Proven experience designing and supporting network infrastructure in AWS and Azure
• Strong Cisco Networking knowledge: Expert-level experience with Cisco routing and switching (LAN/WAN/Data Center)
• Expertise in Palo Alto Networks: Experience with implementation, configuration, and management of PAN-OS and Panorama
• F5 Load Balancing: Manage, configure, and troubleshoot F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM) to ensure the high availability, performance, and security of critical applications
• Expertise in network security principles, IPSec VPNs, and remote access solutions. Strong knowledge of monitoring tools, packet capture analysis, and performance tuning techniques
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications (Desired):
• CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, or cloud networking certifications
• Skilled in automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Strong SD-WAN, VPN, and Zero-Trust knowledge
• Pilot or aviation enthusiast preferred
Typical Education & Experience:
• Education/experience typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree in IT or related field