Network Operations Engineer

Kyivstar Tech is looking for a Network Engineer.

What you will do
Hands-on installation and replacement of network equipment, including switches, routers, and wireless access points
Installation of network equipment in racks and connection to the existing infrastructure
Physical network patching and cable management
Connecting and verifying copper and fiber-optic links
Working with patch panels, SFP/SFP+ modules, and network cabling
Basic troubleshooting of physical connectivity issues
Equipment replacement and troubleshooting during hardware failures
Performing on-site network maintenance and implementation of planned changes

Qualifications and experience needed
2+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering or network operations
Good understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI model
Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment (switches, routers, and wireless infrastructure)
Good knowledge of Layer 2 technologies:VLANs and Trunking (802.1Q)
STP / RSTP
LACP / EtherChannel

Good knowledge and practical experience with Layer 3 networking:IPv4 addressing and subnetting
Static routing
OSPF
BGP

Understanding of Enterprise and Data Center network architectures
Knowledge and practical experience with Wi-Fi networks:Access Points (AP)
Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC)
SSIDs and VLAN integration
Basic Wi-Fi troubleshooting and coverage analysis

Experience with network troubleshooting using ping, traceroute, SSH, packet captures, device logs, and monitoring tools
Ability to troubleshoot connectivity, routing, switching, Wi-Fi, and network performance issues
Basic understanding of network redundancy and high-availability concepts

Will be a plus
Experience with Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus switches
Experience with Cisco Wireless / WLC
Basic understanding of VXLAN / EVPN
Familiarity with network monitoring systems such as Zabbix, PRTG, Grafana, or similar
Basic knowledge of ACLs, NAT, and firewalls
Basic experience with network automation using Python or Ansible
CCNA or equivalent practical knowledge

What we offer
Performance bonuses
We train employees with the opportunity to learn through the company’s library, internal resources, and programs from partners 
Health and life insurance
Wellbeing program and corporate psychologist
Reimbursement of expenses for Kyivstar mobile communication