Intermediate Network Engineer

Intermediate Network Engineer 

Location: Novi Sad

We are looking for a highly motivated professional to join the IT Infrastructure and Services team within the Digital Grid DevOps&IT organization as a Network Engineer.

Do you dream of working for a company driven by a meaningful purpose? An inclusive company that empowers you to do your best work and to innovate?

We are looking for a Network Engineer who wants to make an impact!

At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

Schneider Electric is seeking innovative, highly skilled professionals who are passionate about IT technologies. With a steadily growing number of clients worldwide, our IT Infrastructure and Services team needs more competent and skilled engineers. We are always looking for ambitious, motivated people who want to grow professionally and represent our company in front of customers. Apply and join us on an exciting journey across the globe.

Job description:

As a Network Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain network systems that ensure reliable connectivity and optimal performance. Your mission is to build and optimize robust network solutions that support the organization's growth and technological advancement, enabling seamless communication and data flow across the enterprise.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and executing infrastructure projects aligned with business objectives

• Implementing and optimizing network systems using advanced technical expertise

• Troubleshooting and resolving network issues to minimize downtime

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies

• Documenting network configurations to support knowledge sharing

• Ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards

As a technical expert, you will apply your specialized network engineering skills to deliver innovative solutions that directly impact the efficiency and reliability of the company's digital infrastructure. You will work independently with general guidance, solving both routine and non-routine problems by applying your understanding of technical concepts. Your decisions will focus primarily on the methods, tactics, and processes used to complete technical tasks, and you will be able to seek guidance on more complex issues when needed.

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience:

• 3+ years of experience in ICT

• Experience in at least three of the following areas: networking, security, OS management, IT operations and automation, hardware, virtualization, and data management

• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts and hands-on experience configuring network solutions and devices

• Advanced knowledge of IT systems, including networking, servers, storage, and infrastructure applications

• Solid technical knowledge of current and legacy Microsoft Windows enterprise desktop and server operating systems, including installation, security hardening, troubleshooting, and configuration management

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy

• Experience with virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware, etc.)

• Experience with monitoring systems (Zabbix, SolarWinds, etc.)

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences

• Commitment to staying up to date with the latest technologies

• Team player with experience in cross-team collaboration and successful solution delivery

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Passion for learning and continuous improvement

• Resourcefulness and the ability to stay confident under pressure

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English

Nice to have:

• Microsoft infrastructure product certifications

• CCNA or other networking certifications

• Experience designing and implementing complex enterprise environments on Microsoft platforms, including migrations from legacy Microsoft or other platforms

• Strong organizational skills

Benefits we offer:

• A pleasant work environment as part of a highly talented, professional, and friendly team

• Complex and challenging projects on top-of-the-line platforms and hardware

• Learning from and collaborating with experts across various enterprise IT fields (e.g., solution design and development, databases, security, system administration, hardware, computer networks, and quality assurance)

• Private health and life insurance

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working mode 

• 24+ days of annual leave

• Financial, legal, and psychological assistance program

• Gym and sports activities

• Family policy – parental leave and care leave

• Opportunity to purchase Schneider Electric shares at a discounted price (WSOP program)

• Opportunities for additional certifications

• Mentorship opportunities with experts from across Schneider Electric worldwide

• A culture of recognition through our StepUp platform and bonus system

• A technical and/or consulting career path in the world's #1 sustainable multinational company

Let us get to know you! Apply today, and we will contact the candidates who best match the role. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our  IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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