Network Engineer – WAN, Cisco ASR, ISR

Optiveum

. Run and operate the WAN product end to end on Cisco ASR/ISR and Catalyst, from transitioning new infrastructure into operations through changes, releases and decommissioning .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • PolandMid-LevelSenior💰 PLN 160 - PLN 200 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing WAN products using Cisco ASR/ISR routers, including configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management. Proficient in coordinating network operations, incident management, and maintaining operational documentation in compliance with ITIL processes.

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Cisco WAN TechnologiesBGPOSPFMPLSCisco CCNA or CCNP Enterprise Certification

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Hard Skills

Cisco ASR RoutersCisco ISR RoutersWAN ConfigurationIncident ManagementProblem ManagementChange ManagementRelease ManagementEvent MonitoringRoot Cause AnalysisVulnerability Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsConflict Resolution SkillsMentoringTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

CheckMKSplunkCisco Smart LicensingCMDB

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco CCNACisco CCNP Enterprise

Industry Keywords

ITIL ProcessesRegulated EnvironmentOperational DocumentationService ImprovementAutomation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOSSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run and operate the WAN product end to end on Cisco ASR/ISR and Catalyst, from transitioning new infrastructure into operations through changes, releases and decommissioning
Configure, administer and troubleshoot Cisco ASR/ISR routers and manage BGP, OSPF and MPLS
Coordinate WAN line provisioning, carrier handovers and connections of new sites
Manage IOS-XE firmware lifecycle and licences with Cisco Smart Licensing
Analyse and resolve WAN outages, latency and QoS issues
Handle 2nd- and 3rd-level incidents and coordinate problem management, including root cause analysis, known errors and workarounds
Support the Lead Network Engineer during major incidents
Coordinate maintenance windows, firmware upgrades and lifecycle activities
Tune event monitoring in CheckMK and report on service availability, uptime, MTBF, MTTR and capacity
Investigate log anomalies in Splunk and maintain standard syslog configurations
Run vulnerability management, including security patches, CVE tracking and remediation, in line with ISMS requirements
Maintain the CMDB and track licences and asset lifecycle
Support internal and external audits and drive continual service improvement and automation
Mentor and cross-train team members, including nearshore engineers
Write runbooks, configuration standards and SOPs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid hands-on experience with Cisco WAN technologies: ASR and ISR routers, BGP, OSPF and MPLS
Cisco CCNA or CCNP Enterprise certification (or equivalent)
Proven experience leading or coaching network engineering teams, including onboarding and coordinating nearshore resources
Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
Experience maintaining operational documentation and knowledge management
Solid understanding of ITIL processes in a regulated environment: Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Knowledge, Configuration, Event, Availability and Capacity Management
Ability to coordinate handovers between Plan & Build and Run
Fluent English, spoken and written
An existing 1-person company (działalność gospodarcza) registered in Poland

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work
Full-time, 5 days per week
Planned contract extension through 2027
B2B cooperation agreement with Optiveum
Work in a large, stable and highly regulated banking infrastructure environment
Mentoring and cross-training opportunities