Mid Network Engineer

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

• 3–5 years of experience in Network Engineering, Infrastructure, or a related IT role.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking and security concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco switches and routers, VLANs, STP, OSPF, IPsec VPN technologies, enterprise firewall solutions, proxy technologies, and SD-WAN environments.
• CCNA certification or equivalent Cisco networking knowledge.
• Experience with Forcepoint, Check Point, or similar enterprise security platforms.
• Experience analyzing logs and troubleshooting network issues using monitoring and analytical tools such as ElasticSearch.
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts within Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Familiarity with Azure WAF and cloud security best practices.
• Experience working with ServiceNow or similar IT service management platforms.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Experience working in Agile and project-driven environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across international teams.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• English at B2 level or higher, enabling effective communication with international teams.

• Configure, administer, and maintain Cisco-based network infrastructure across global locations.
• Manage and support enterprise firewall solutions, VPN connectivity, and network security policies.
• Administer and troubleshoot proxy solutions to ensure secure internet access and compliance with company standards.
• Support SD-WAN infrastructure and optimize network communication across distributed environments.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot infrastructure logs using tools such as ElasticSearch.
• Participate in network-related projects, infrastructure upgrades, and security initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Security teams on audit findings, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.
• Support Product Owners and project teams in delivering infrastructure and networking initiatives.
• Contribute to cloud networking solutions within Azure and AWS environments, including routing, segmentation, and connectivity.
• Support Azure WAF administration and related security controls.
• Work with ticketing and service management platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in regular meetings with international teams across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions.