Senior Network Engineer_Network Infrastructure

The Network Senior Engineer is responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing the bank's network infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability, and high performance. This role supports strategic projects and collaborates closely with systems, and applications teams. The role also includes managing network-related SLAs and vendor contracts.

What you can expect from us

• Design, manage, and optimize LAN, WAN, and data center networks.
• Ensure network availability, performance, and security.
• Manage network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Collaborate with others teams to manage network security solutions.
• Monitor networks and services to proactively detect and resolve issues.
• Manage digital transformation projects, cloud migrations, and network optimization initiatives.
• Manage and track SLAs and contracts with network vendors and service providers.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior team members.

What we expect from you

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer

Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• At least 5 years of experience

in network engineering, preferably in financial or enterprise

environments.

• Advanced knowledge of network

protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN.

• Experience with routing and

switching technologies (Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent).

• Knowledge of firewalls,

IDS/IPS, load balancers, and secure networking solutions.

• Strong troubleshooting skills

and experience managing complex network incidents.

• Familiarity with network

monitoring and performance tools.

• Experience managing SLAs and

contracts with network service providers.

• Proficient in English, both

written and spoken.

• Knowledge of Italian is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications:

CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent.

• Experience with SD-WAN and

cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Scripting and automation skills

(Python, Ansible, Terraform).

• Familiarity with multi-site,

large enterprise, and international networking environments.

Soft Skills

• Advanced analytical and

problem-solving abilities.

• Clear and effective

communication, technical and non-technical.

• Ability to work in

multidisciplinary teams and lead complex projects.

• Flexibility and adaptability in

a regulated and fast-evolving environment.

Is a plus:

• Resolution of critical tickets

within defined SLA.

• Management of network-related

SLAs and vendor contracts.

• Successful delivery of network

projects on time and within budget.

• Reduction of network incidents

through proactive activities.

• Internal stakeholder

satisfaction (IT, business, and security teams).

• Italian language
  Our offer to you

• MakeInnovationHappen: Chance to make an impact in terms of transformation
  
• UnlockYourPotential: Join a young and stimulating environment
  
• ComeAsYouAre: Working within a global team
  
• UnlockYourPotential: Play a role of autonomy with high visibility and exposure
  
• BalanceLifeAndCareer: Flexible working hours;
  
• BalanceLifeAndCareer: The possibility of working hybrid;
  
• A professional but still friendly work environment;
• EnjoyTheBest: Access to our Benefits platform with a dedicated budget that you will be able to use, in order to choose the most suitable benefits for you;
  
• Healthcare services from one of the agreed providers;
• Holidays accorded based on your working experience (21 up to 25 days);
• Career in a leading international banking group, build on the diversity of its strong local roots;
• Dynamic and multinational environment, full of growing opportunities.

About UniCredit Group
UniCredit is a pan-European Commercial Bank with a unique service offering in Italy, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. Our purpose is to empower communities to progress, delivering the best-in-class for all stakeholders, unlocking a better tomorrow for our clients and our people across Europe. We serve over 15 million customers worldwide. They are at the heart of what we do in all our markets. Digitalisation and our commitment to ESG principles are key enablers for our service. They help us deliver excellence to our stakeholders and creating a sustainable future for our clients, our communities and our people.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We stand together in nurturing a workplace that welcomes diverse thinking and inclusive behaviors.

Making all voices heard and leveraging "diversity of thought" regardless of gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background, we ensure sustainable growth and new business opportunities, a strong drive for innovation and creativity, as well as a general improvement of the work climate with positive impact on productivity, well-being and engagement of our people.