Network Engineer
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - Mrp Group in Caserta
Job Title: Network Engineer (Operations and Exercises DCIS)
Security Clearance: Active NATO Secret Clearance Required
Location: Grazzanise, Italy (On-site)
Contract: 6 Months
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a high-profile NATO programme in Grazzanise, Italy. This role is ideal for a senior network professional with extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise network infrastructures within mission-critical environments.
Working as part of a highly skilled team, you will provide advanced Level 3 network support, resolve high-impact incidents, contribute to network optimisation initiatives, and support the delivery of infrastructure projects across secure, multi-domain environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced Level 3 support for complex enterprise network environments.
- Lead the technical resolution of critical network incidents and implement long-term solutions.
- Design, implement, and support enterprise routing and switching infrastructures.
- Plan and deliver network enhancements while ensuring minimal operational impact.
- Support routing and switching activities across multiple NATO sites.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise networking technologies.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders,
and external partners to ensure service excellence.
- Support network monitoring, automation, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in complex network engineering environments.
- Active CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Service Provider certification.
- Strong expertise in: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS and IPv6
- Experience with SD-WAN technologies
- Experience with Multicast networking
- Data Centre networking experience (Cisco Nexus, VXLAN, Spine-Leaf)
- QoS design and implementation
- Network security including VPNs, ACLs, IPSec and AAA
- Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
- Strong troubleshooting skills using tools such as Wireshark, NetFlow and SNMP.
- Experience with network monitoring and incident management platforms.
- Knowledge of ITIL and configuration management best practices.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and within multinational teams.
Desirable
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Routing & Switching or Service Provider certification.
- Experience working within NATO or defence environments.
- Knowledge of NATO Command and Control (C2) systems.
- Experience supporting international military or government organisations.