Medialine Group

Support Engineer – Firewall & Networking

Medialine Group
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeBad Sobernheim • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in configuring and maintaining firewalls, VPNs, and network components while providing IT support and incident resolution. Possesses strong analytical skills for troubleshooting network issues and a customer-focused approach to service delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Firewall ConfigurationVPN Setup and SupportNetwork TroubleshootingIT Support ExperienceVendor Certifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
DNSFirewallsTCP/IPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Receive, analyze, and resolve incidents and requests relating to networks and firewalls via telephone, email, and ticketing systems
  • Configure and maintain firewalls, including rule sets, NAT, and VPNs
  • Administer switches and access points
  • Set up and support site-to-site and client VPN connections
  • Analyze network issues such as DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing together with customers
  • Document configurations, changes, and solutions
  • Support the Service Desk as a subject-matter contact for networking and firewall topics
  • Collaborate with Support Engineers on more complex issues and projects
  • Work in accordance with defined processes and quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Completed IT training, such as IT Specialist for System Integration, or comparable practical experience
  • Professional experience in IT support, Service Desk, or system administration
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, DNS, and DHCP
  • Initial hands-on experience with firewalls, such as Sophos Firewall or Fortinet FortiGate, and/or network components, such as Ubiquiti UniFi
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows client operating systems
  • Enjoy analyzing technical problems and have an interest in specializing in networking and security
  • Service-oriented and customer-focused mindset
  • Independent and structured approach to work
  • Very good German and good English language skills
  • Experience in a systems integrator or MSP environment is an advantage
  • Knowledge of Sophos Central, FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer, or UniFi Network Controller is an advantage
  • Vendor certifications, such as Sophos Certified Engineer, Fortinet NSE 4, or Cisco CCNA, are an advantage
  • Basic knowledge of Windows Server environments, Active Directory, or Microsoft 365 is an advantage
  • Initial experience with virtualization, such as Hyper-V or VMware, is an advantage
  • ITIL knowledge or relevant certifications are an advantage
  • Class B driver's license is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Targeted professional specialization in firewall, networking, and IT security
  • Structured onboarding with experienced colleagues
  • Supported individual training and certification opportunities, for example with Sophos and Fortinet
  • Career development opportunities toward Network & Security Systems Engineering
  • Employee events
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Subsidized lunch
  • Home office option
  • Mentoring program
  • Hot and cold beverages
  • Fresh fruit
  • Employee discounts
  • Travel expense reimbursement
  • Company car
  • Company bicycle
  • Parking
  • Flexible working hours
  • Sports activities
  • Company pension plan
  • Public transport pass
  • Laptop and smartphone
  • Workation

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Hard Skills
TCP/IPDNSDHCPVLANsRoutingFirewall ManagementNetwork AdministrationWindows Client Operating SystemsVirtualizationActive Directory
Soft Skills
Service-Oriented MindsetAnalytical Problem SolvingIndependent Work ApproachStructured Work MethodologyCustomer Focus
Tools & Technologies
Sophos FirewallFortinet FortiGateUbiquiti UniFiSophos CentralFortiManagerFortiAnalyzerUniFi Network ControllerHyper-VVMwareMicrosoft 365
Certifications & Qualifications
Sophos Certified EngineerFortinet NSE 4Cisco CCNAITIL Certification
Industry Keywords
IT SupportService DeskSystem AdministrationSystems IntegratorMSP Environment