D-ploy

IT infrastructure services and management consulting

Network Engineer - L2/L3, Physical & Logical Support

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKundl, AustriaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

6–8 years of experience in a data center or large enterprise campus environment.
Experience installing Ethernet and fiber cabling on Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto equipment, F5 load balancers, and associated components such as SFP, PIC, NIM, and DPC.
Ability to use Cisco IOS, NX-OS, PAN-OS, or Arista EOS for show commands and basic interface configurations.
Proficiency with Visual Fault Locators, light meters, and fiber inspection scopes.
CCNA or equivalent certification is mandatory.
Fluency in English and German at C1 level.
Must be able to present a criminal record document issued within the last three months.

Responsibilities

Interpret and execute Rack Elevation Diagrams to mount high-density chassis such as Cisco Nexus 9k and Catalyst 9500, as well as 1U/2U appliances.
Use rack rails, cage nuts, and stabilization kits properly, and manage weight distribution to maintain rack integrity.
Connect dual-homed power supplies to diverse PDU sources (A+B feeds) and perform pull tests to verify seating.
Handle single-mode and multi-mode fiber; clean connectors with IBC cleaners and inspect end-faces with fiber scopes.
Identify and install SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 modules; troubleshoot link-down issues by checking wavelength compatibility and light levels.
Perform high-density patching according to ANSI/TIA-606-B standards and label each cable at both ends with near-end/far-end information.
Coordinate with Telco providers to extend circuits from the Meet-Me-Room to the local rack via cross-connects.
Manage copper and fiber patch panels; use Visual Fault Locators to trace paths through multiple patches.
Deploy and troubleshoot media converters or transceivers when transitioning between physical media types.
Configure and cable terminal servers such as Opengear, Lantronix, or Cisco ISR to provide permanent remote console access to managed devices.
Troubleshoot baud-rate mismatches, roll-over cables, and DB9-to-RJ45 adapters to maintain NOC console access during outages.
Connect locally via laptop and serial-to-USB adapters to provide a live stream of boot sequences or perform BIOS-level troubleshooting.
Work with Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, serial and fiber cabling, transceivers, SFP, PIC, NIM, HA ports, power supplies, patching, and troubleshooting; handle DWDM and 10/20/40 Gig fiber links.
Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, VTP, Spanning Tree Protocol, port mirroring, and packet captures; identify and resolve broadcast storms or physical loops at the rack level.
Assist with bringing up Layer 3 interfaces, including SVIs and routed ports, and verify gateway connectivity using prefix-length and IP-addressing knowledge.
Use CLI commands to verify BGP and OSPF neighbor adjacencies after physical circuit hand-offs or cross-connect installations.
Provision and troubleshoot Link Aggregation Groups and ensure physical cabling matches logical member-port configurations on switches.

Desired Qualifications

CCNP Enterprise (ENCORE) is highly preferred.
Experience handling mission-critical network incidents and problems in enterprise large-campus networks and data centers is preferred.

Network Engineer (L2/L3, Physical & Logical Support, Kundl, English, German)

D-ploy · Kundl, Austria · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-25

Workplace: on_site

Department: IOPS

Description

D-ploy is a company specializing in IT and Engineering Solutions, with projects worldwide, including in Switzerland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

We are proud to provide outstanding and innovative services to numerous industry-leading clients. By building strong relationships and trusted partnerships within the IT community, we optimize our clients' IT productivity and contribute to their business success and core values.

We are looking for dedicated, flexible, and solution-oriented individuals who would like to work on-site in Kundl and become part of a dynamic, rapidly growing, and international organization.

The candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end physical deployment and logical validation of network infrastructure. You will be expected to diagnose issues across Layers 1, 2, and 3 of the OSI model, ensuring that physical connectivity aligns with logical configurations.

Responsibilites

Advanced Device Racking & Mounting
Precision Placement: Interpret and execute Rack Elevation Diagrams (REDs) to mount high-density chassis (Cisco Nexus 9k, Catalyst 9500) and 1U/2U appliances.
Mechanical Safety: Ensure proper use of rack rails, cage nuts, and stabilization kits. Manage weight distribution to maintain rack integrity.
Power Sequencing: Connect dual-homed power supplies to diverse PDU sources (A+B feeds) and perform "pull tests" to verify seating.
Structured Cabling & Fiber Management
Fiber Optics: Expert-level handling of Single Mode (SMF) and Multi-Mode (MMF) fiber. Proficiency in cleaning connectors (IBC cleaners) and inspecting end-faces with fiber scopes.
SFP/Transceiver Management: Correctly identify and install SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 modules. Troubleshoot "link down" issues by verifying wavelength compatibility (e.g., 850nm vs 1310nm) and light levels.
Patching & Labeling: Execute high-density patching in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606-B standards. Ensure every cable is labeled at both ends with Near-End/Far-End information.
Patch Panels & Cross-Connects
Circuit Extensions: Coordinate with Telco providers to extend circuits from the Meet-Me-Room (MMR) to the local rack via cross-connects.
Patch Panel Termination: Manage copper (RJ45) and fiber (LC/SC/MPO) patch panels. Perform "light-checks" using Visual Fault Locators (VFL) to trace paths through multiple patches.
Media Conversion: Deploy and troubleshoot media converters or transceivers when transitioning between different physical media types.
Remote Management & Console Access
Out-of-Band (OOB) Setup: Configure and cable Terminal Servers (e.g., Opengear, Lantronix, or Cisco ISR) to provide permanent remote console access to all managed devices.
Serial Connectivity: Troubleshoot baud rate mismatches, roll-over cables, and DB9-to-RJ45 adapters to ensure the NOC has a reliable "backdoor" during outages.
Local Support: Be prepared to connect locally via laptop and serial-to-USB adapters to provide a "live stream" of boot sequences or BIOS-level troubleshooting.
Advanced Routing & Switching Knowledge
L1 Fundamentals : Strong working knowledge in ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet, Serial , fiber cabling, transceivers (Arista, Cisco SFP+, QSFP+), SFP, PIC, NIM, HA ports, power supplies, patching and troubleshooting, with knowledge of DWDM and experience in handling 10/20/40 Gig Fiber links
L2 Fundamentals: Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, VTP, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Port mirroring, packet captures. Must understand how to identify and resolve broadcast storms or physical loops at the rack level.
L3 Fundamentals: Assist in the bring-up of Layer 3 interfaces (SVIs and Routed Ports). Basic knowledge of prefix lengths and IP addressing to verify gateway connectivity.
Protocol Verification: Use CLI commands to verify BGP and OSPF neighbor adjacencies after physical circuit hand-offs or cross-connect installations.
EtherChannel/LACP: Provision and troubleshoot Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs). Ensure that physical cabling matches the logical member-port configuration on the switch.

Requirements

Experience: 6–8 years in a Data Center or large Enterprise campus environment.
Ethernet, Fiber cabling, Hardware : Experience in installation of ethernet, fiber cabling on Cisco, Arista and Palo Alto, F5 load balancers and its associated components like SFP, PIC, NIM, DPC
Routing and Switching: Ability to navigate Cisco IOS, NX-OS, PAN OS or Arista EOS to perform show commands and basic interface configurations.
Tools: Proficiency with Visual Fault Locators (VFL), Light Meters, and Fiber Inspection Scopes.
Certifications: CCNA or equivalent is mandatory; CCNP Enterprise (ENCORE) is highly preferred to demonstrate routing and switching proficiency.
Experience in handling mission critical network incidents/problems in Enterprise network Large campus networks and Data center, is preferred.
Fluency in English and German (C1)
Candidates must be able to present a Criminal Record (not older than 3 months).

Benefits

A wide range of activities, responsibilities, and projects
Vouchers and gifts (birthday voucher, wedding gift, and newborn baby surprise)
Fishing for Friends Program – our employee referral program
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
A friendly and international working environment
Company-sponsored events
Compensation is provided in accordance with the Austrian IT Collective Agreement. Depending on qualifications and professional experience, there is a willingness to offer a salary above the collective agreement level.

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About the Company

D-ploy

IT infrastructure services and management consulting

D-ploy provides IT engineering and consulting services for global and regional customers, focusing on operational IT infrastructure, service management, program and project management, and quality management. It delivers both standard and tailored solutions to help clients achieve business goals, using established frameworks and certifications to ensure quality, reliability, and security. The company differentiates itself with a pragmatic, business‑oriented approach and long‑term partnerships, supported by a Europe/US cross‑regional footprint and a strong emphasis on customer needs. Its goal is to make IT an enabler of business value, improve work efficiency, and maintain compliant, dependable IT services while expanding expertise and geographic reach.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lörrach, Germany
Founded: 2007

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