Senior Network Engineer

As a Senior Network Engineer at Blend Technologies, your primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing efficient network infrastructures, maintaining the LAN and WAN systems, troubleshooting network issues, and collaborating with teams for seamless IT integration. You will also focus on optimizing network performance, ensuring security with robust solutions, and keeping up with emerging technologies to refine our systems.

To qualify for the Senior Network Engineer position at Blend Technologies, you need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering. A strong understanding of network protocols, experience with hardware such as Cisco and Juniper, and familiarity with network monitoring tools are essential for this role.

At Blend Technologies, a Senior Network Engineer can expect a collaborative and supportive workspace in Athens, with both private and open office layouts. We value flexible working arrangements, allowing for a blend of remote and onsite work tailored to individual needs. Additionally, continuous training through personalized seminars ensures you grow alongside the company.

Blend Technologies encourages continuous career development for Senior Network Engineers. With our emphasis on training and skill enhancement through tailored seminars, you’ll find opportunities to expand your technical expertise and take on greater responsibilities within the team as the company grows.

Blend Technologies values work-life balance for all its team members, including Senior Network Engineers. We offer a flexible remote–onsite working model, allowing you to adjust your work environment according to your personal preferences and needs, fostering both productivity and well-being.

In answering this question, focus on specific protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and VPN that you've worked with. Share examples of how you’ve implemented or troubleshot these protocols in past roles, and highlight any tools you used, like Wireshark or SolarWinds, to diagnose issues.

Choose a specific incident that illustrates your problem-solving skills. Describe the issue, the steps you took to diagnose and resolve it, and the impact of your solution on the network's overall performance. Be sure to highlight any collaborative efforts with team members.

Discuss strategies you've employed to secure networks, such as implementing firewalls, conducting regular audits, or using encryption. Highlight any experiences with security solutions like IPS/IDS or SIEM tools, and share how you have stayed updated on security threats and best practices.

List the network monitoring tools you’ve used, like Nagios or SolarWinds, and explain how you utilized them in maintaining network performance or troubleshooting issues. Providing specific instances of how these tools helped optimize the network will strengthen your response.

Explain your design process, including needs assessment, resource evaluation, and technology selection. Share examples from your past where your design improved efficiency or performance, and mention any collaborative elements with other IT teams during the design phase.

Detail your systematic approach to diagnosing network performance issues. Discuss the tools you would use, the metrics you’d monitor, and share any past experiences where your approach led to significant improvements.

Discuss the resources you utilize, such as industry publications, online courses, or networking groups, to stay informed about advancements. Highlight how this has influenced your work or led to enhancements in network infrastructure in previous roles.

Choose a project that showcases your technical skills and leadership. Discuss your role, the objectives, the challenges faced, and the successful outcome. Emphasize teamwork and how your contributions were pivotal to the project’s success.

Share your familiarity with VPN technologies, detailing any specific implementations or troubleshooting experiences you’ve had. Highlight the importance of security and performance in setting up VPNs and how you’ve ensured these aspects in your past roles.

Discuss your approach to network documentation, emphasizing the importance of clarity and thoroughness. Provide examples of what you document (like configuration changes, network maps) and your method for keeping this documentation updated and accessible.