Network Engineer

Kyivstar Tech is looking for a Network Engineer.

What you will do

• Hands-on installation and replacement of network equipment, including switches, routers, and wireless access points
• Installation of network equipment in racks and connection to the existing infrastructure
• Physical network patching and cable management
• Connecting and verifying copper and fiber-optic links
• Working with patch panels, SFP/SFP+ modules, and network cabling
• Basic troubleshooting of physical connectivity issues
• Equipment replacement and troubleshooting during hardware failures
• Performing on-site network maintenance and implementation of planned changes

Qualifications and experience needed

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering or network operations
• Good understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI model
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment (switches, routers, and wireless infrastructure)
• Good knowledge of Layer 2 technologies:
  • VLANs and Trunking (802.1Q)
  • STP / RSTP
  • LACP / EtherChannel
• Good knowledge and practical experience with Layer 3 networking:
  • IPv4 addressing and subnetting
  • Static routing
  • OSPF
  • BGP
• Understanding of Enterprise and Data Center network architectures
• Knowledge and practical experience with Wi-Fi networks:
  • Access Points (AP)
  • Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC)
  • SSIDs and VLAN integration
  • Basic Wi-Fi troubleshooting and coverage analysis
• Experience with network troubleshooting using ping, traceroute, SSH, packet captures, device logs, and monitoring tools
• Ability to troubleshoot connectivity, routing, switching, Wi-Fi, and network performance issues
• Basic understanding of network redundancy and high-availability concepts

Will be a plus

• Experience with Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus switches
• Experience with Cisco Wireless / WLC
• Basic understanding of VXLAN / EVPN
• Familiarity with network monitoring systems such as Zabbix, PRTG, Grafana, or similar
• Basic knowledge of ACLs, NAT, and firewalls
• Basic experience with network automation using Python or Ansible
• CCNA or equivalent practical knowledge

What we offer

• Performance bonuses
• We train employees with the opportunity to learn through the company’s library, internal resources, and programs from partners   
• Health and life insurance  
• Wellbeing program and corporate psychologist  
• Reimbursement of expenses for Kyivstar mobile communication