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Junior Network Engineer (m/f/d)

  • iris-GmbH
  • Junior, Career start
  • IT
  • 40,000
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About iris-GmbH infrared & intelligent sensors

Out of passion for people and technology, we at iris-GmbH infrared & intelligent sensors are shaping the world of mobility to be sustainable, attractive, and safe.
Rooted in Berlin, we have been developing and producing high-tech components and systems for automatic passenger counting and video security in public transport since 1991. With these, we harness the power of data to efficiently organize public transport worldwide and contribute to a comfortable and safe travel experience for every passenger.

Take the next step in your career with us.
For our main location in Berlin, we are currently looking for a Junior Network Engineer (m/f/d).

Your Impact

  • You configure and maintain switches, routers, and firewalls, particularly solutions from Fortinet and Cisco.
  • You analyse network incidents, systematically identify their root causes, and develop suitable solutions.
  • You implement defined security policies, including firewall rules, VLAN structures, and access control concepts.
  • You monitor network metrics and identify potential performance or stability issues. For more complex matters, you coordinate with the team and seek technical input where needed.
  • You contribute to network projects, such as connecting sites and expanding our infrastructure.
  • You identify opportunities for meaningful automation and contribute concrete ideas for improving manual processes.
  • You document network configurations, changes, and operational processes carefully and transparently in Confluence and Jira.
  • You actively engage with existing concepts, ask well-considered questions, and suggest alternative solutions.

Your Expertise

  • Completed vocational training in IT systems integration or a comparable qualification
  • Initial practical experience in network engineering, gained during vocational training or through up to three years of professional experience
  • Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and firewall concepts
  • Initial hands-on experience with VLAN, DNS, DHCP, and VPN
  • The ability to familiarise yourself independently with new tasks and technical topics and to organise your work responsibly
  • Good judgement about when to continue working independently and when technical alignment is needed
  • A structured and reliable approach to your work, with a strong commitment to complete and accurate documentation
  • Openness to direct technical discussions and a willingness to constructively challenge existing solutions
  • A genuine willingness to learn and the ambition to take on increasing responsibility over time
  • Good German and English skills for collaborating in an international working environment

What would be a plus

  • Initial experience with Fortinet, Cisco, or comparable solutions
  • Familiarity with Confluence and Jira
  • Initial exposure to network monitoring or the automation of recurring tasks

Our Benefits

  • Open, innovative culture with flat hierarchies
  • Agile and international team that truly welcomes you
  • Competitive pay plus Deutschlandticket subsidy
  • 30 vacation days + 5 flexi-days for extra time off
  • Hybrid work: up to 3 home office days per week
  • Ongoing learning and conference opportunities
  • Fun team events – from summer parties to Thirsty Thursday
  • Shape the future of a growing Berlin-based company

 

Your journey to joining our team

  • Application Review – You’ll receive an automatic confirmation immediately. Our HR manager reviews your application and contacts you personally.
  • Interviews
    • Initial HR Call – A short, ~30-minute online conversation to get to know each other.
    • Technical Interview – Online meeting with the relevant department to discuss your skills and experience.
  • On-Site Meeting & Final Decision – Visit our office in Berlin: meet the team and your future manager and get a tour. Final feedback and a possible offer will follow after careful consideration.

Employment Details:

Your salary will fall within the stated salary range and will depend on your individual qualifications, professional experience, and the skills you bring to the role.

This position is offered on a fixed-term contract for two years.

  • Johanna
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