Network Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel’s global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine.

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As a Network Automation Engineer (m/f/d), you will be responsible for designing, automating, and operating a global network infrastructure by implementing Infrastructure-as-Code practices, improving operational efficiency through automation, and delivering scalable, secure, and highly available network services across data center and AWS cloud environments. Working closely with global Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Application teams, you will leverage modern technologies such as SDN, VXLAN, and EVPN to build and optimize enterprise-scale networking solutions while contributing to continuous innovation, operational excellence, and the evolution of a global technology platform.

How you create impact

• Drive network automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Design, implement, and manage global network architectures supporting business-critical operations.
• Optimize network infrastructure and routing, with a strong focus on BGP.
• Build, deploy, and maintain highly available software-defined data center networking and load-balancing solutions.
• Design and implement scalable AWS core networking architectures.
• Collaborate with global Security, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Application teams to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient network solutions.

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering within enterprise or service provider environments.
• Hands-on experience with network automation using Python, GitLab, CI/CD, Ansible, and Terraform (mandatory).
• Strong expertise in TCP/IP, routing, switching, network design, and routing protocols, particularly BGP.
• Familiarity with software-defined networking and AWS cloud-native networking is an advantage.
• Experience with F5 load balancers and knowledge of firewalls, WAF, and DDoS protection are desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, results-driven, and able to collaborate effectively in global, cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, with excellent English proficiency.

Your work has a direct impact on the future of logistics and IT. Your team is made up of experts who are shaping the IT industry in Portugal and around the world. We want you to feel comfortable in our working environment, where you will be dealing with different cultures. That is why we offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely. We value teamwork, continuous learning and diversity. Kuehne+Nagel offers you a tailor-made career with individual planning and team leaders who will support you in every way. On a personal level, we support you with a wide range of work-life balance options, supplementary health insurance and our EAP - Employee Assistant Program.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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