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Systems Network Engineer in Bratislava
Slovakia, Bratislava – Full time – Apply before 03.12.26Job description, responsibilities and duties
Are you passionate about networking, troubleshooting, and automation? Join Marlink Network team under Operations Engineering in Bratislava and help us deliver, maintain, and improve network solutions for customers around the world.
As a Systems Engineer, you will work with Cisco and Fortinet network technologies, Linux systems and automation tools. You will contribute to new customer installations, troubleshoot existing networks, support our backbone infrastructure, and maintain the tools and monitoring systems that keep our services running. You will encounter different technologies providing connectivity such as VSAT (GEO), Starlink and OneWeb (LEO), Terrestrial links (fiber, copper).
This role offers a combination of hands-on technical work and problem-solving. You will have opportunities to develop your skills and take ownership of meaningful technical responsibilities. You will use AI to improve your day-to-day activities, giving you the freedom to explore new ideas, build AI-powered solutions, and shape how we use automation and AI to manage and improve our network infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
Network implementation and configuration
- Prepare and implement network configurations for new customer installations based on technical designs and customer requirements.
- Configure and support Cisco and Fortinet network equipment.
- Assist with network changes and customer service modifications.
- Act as a second-line technical escalation point for the Network Operations Centre (NOC).
- Investigate and resolve incidents affecting customer networks and services.
- Troubleshoot connectivity, VPN, SD-WAN and network performance issues.
- Support the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Marlink's backbone network infrastructure.
- Investigate network incidents affecting connectivity between customer installations and the wider network.
- Help maintain the stability, availability, and reliability of network services.
- Maintain network monitoring systems and related operational tools.
- Investigate monitoring issues and improve the quality and reliability of services
Automation and continuous improvement
- Use and maintain automation tools and scripts to streamline network engineering tasks.
- Work with Ansible and Python to support configuration management and automation
- Identify opportunities to improve existing workflows, tools, and operational processes.
- Participate in the second-line on-call rotation, providing technical support outside standard working hours.
ASAP
From 2 000 EUR/month
Negotiable based on experience plus an annual bonus based on individual and business objectives evaluation
- The attractive working environment in an international telecommunication/networking company
- LinkedIn Learning training platform
- Training in satellite communication, company products, and services
- Meal allowance of 7 EUR /day worked
- Mobile phone also for private use
- Laptop also for private use
- All-year healthcare package - Business care program with private medical clinic ProCare
- Supplementary pension saving contribution
- 100% salary compensation during illness up to 2 months (doctor certified)
- Home office option after the initial training period (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)
- 5 days of additional holiday
- Language training allowance
- Psychological counselling
- Free drinks and fruit at the workplace
- Sporting facilities via Multi-sport card
- Employee social events
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, IP addressing, routing, and switching.
- Familiarity with VPN and SD-WAN solutions is a plus.
- Familiarity with Linux systems and basic command-line administration.
- An interest in automation and scripting, particularly Ansible and Python.
- Analytical thinking and a structured approach to troubleshooting.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate technical issues.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the team.
- Good communication skills and a professional approach to technical coordination.
- Willingness to learn, share knowledge, and continuously improve.
- A degree in IT, telecommunications, electrical engineering, or a related field is an advantage, but practical skills and relevant experience are valued more.
- We are looking for an entry-level network engineer with basic networking knowledge; Cisco experience is a plus, but Fortinet experience is not required—we will teach you.
- Previous experience in network administration, technical support, or network engineering is an advantage.