Junior Network Administrator
The Ninth Seat · Mitte, Berlin · Full time · Remote
At a glance
Junior Network Administrator at The Ninth Seat, working with AWS, Azure and Linux — fully remote.
- Location
- Mitte, Berlin
- Work mode
- Remote
- Job type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Technologies
- AWS, Azure, Linux
- Language
- English-speaking role
Key requirements
- Configure switches, firewalls and VPN gateways from approved change requests
- Set up and test site-to-site VPNs between client offices and cloud networks
- Trace connection problems using ping, traceroute and packet captures
- Maintain IP address plans, firewall rules and network diagrams
- Review monitoring for link usage and dropped connections
Hirepins insights
- AWS is asked for in 15% of the 13 live IT jobs in Germany on Hirepins.
- Azure is asked for in 23% of the 13 live IT jobs in Germany on Hirepins.
- 1 other System role is open in Germany on Hirepins right now.
About this role
The Ninth Seat seeks a Junior Network Administrator to configure switches, firewalls and VPNs for a German client, working remotely from anywhere in Germany. The role suits candidates with IT training or a CS/network engineering degree and basic networking knowledge who can work flexible hours overlapping with the Seattle team.
Key details
- Location: Mitte, Berlin
- Work mode: Remote
- Contract: Full-time
- Level: Junior
What you'll do
- Configure switches, firewalls and VPN gateways from approved change requests
- Set up and test site-to-site VPNs between client offices and cloud networks
- Trace connection problems using ping, traceroute and packet captures
- Maintain IP address plans, firewall rules and network diagrams
- Review monitoring for link usage and dropped connections
What you'll need
Must have
- Completed IT training or a degree in computer science or network engineering
- TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs and routing basics
- Hands‑on work with at least one firewall or router
- Command‑line tools for network checks on Linux or Windows
Nice to have
- CCNA or a similar certification
- Cloud networking in AWS or Azure, such as VPCs and security groups
- Fortinet, Cisco or Palo Alto equipment
Tech stack
switches, firewalls, VPN gateways, site-to-site VPNs, ping, traceroute, packet captures, IP address plans, firewall rules, network diagrams, monitoring
What's on offer
- 30 days of paid holiday
- Company pension scheme with an employer contribution
- Annual budget for training and cloud certifications
- Laptop and equipment for your home office
- Flexible working hours around the overlap with Seattle
How to stand out for this role
Likely interview topics
- Configuring switches, firewalls and VPN gateways from change requests
- Setting up and testing site‑to‑site VPNs between offices and cloud
- Diagnosing network issues with ping, traceroute and packet captures
- Maintaining IP address plans, firewall rules and network diagrams
- Using command‑line network tools on Linux or Windows
Keywords to mirror in your CV
IT training, TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing basics, firewall, router, Linux
What to show
- A documented lab project showing configuration of a firewall and a site‑to‑site VPN between two virtual networks
- A packet‑capture analysis report that identifies and resolves a simulated connectivity issue
- Network diagrams and IP address plan documentation for a multi‑office setup, including firewall rule sets
How to apply
Apply directly on Hirepins: add your CV and a short note, and your application goes straight to The Ninth Seat's hiring team.
Source: Adzuna