Network Technician
Workplace: Västerås, Sverige
Expires: August 17, 2025
A Network Technician position at Mälardalen University responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining network infrastructure and ensuring secure, high-quality network solutions that support organizational goals.
Main requirements:
- Relevant post-secondary education in networking, IT or similar field or equivalent work experience
- At least 3 years of recent experience as a network technician or similar role
- Strong communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
- Deep knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- Experience with firewall management (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
- Skills configuring switches, routers, and other network devices
- Familiarity with WLAN solutions and VPN configurations
- Basic understanding of IT security and threat analysis
Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement and maintain network infrastructure
- Configure and manage firewalls to ensure high security and availability
- Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues quickly and effectively
- Analyze organizational needs and propose network improvements
- Collaborate with different departments to ensure network solutions support business goals
Required hard skills:
- Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- Firewall configuration and management (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
- Switch and router configuration
- WLAN and VPN configurations
- Basic IT security knowledge
Recommended hard skills:
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent
- Experience with cloud-based networking solutions (AWS, Azure)
- Knowledge of network automation tools (Ansible, Python)
Soft skills:
- Communicative
- Responsive to organizational needs and adaptive in technical solutions
- Flexible and open to change
- Service-oriented and attentive
- Structured and efficient planner
- Collaborative and constructive in conflict resolution
- Analytical and capable of solving complex problems
Coding languages:
- Python
Frameworks:
- Ansible
Natural languages:
- Swedish (Proficient)
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Respectful interaction with colleagues and students
- Commitment to sustainability and innovation
- Embracing diversity in age, gender, ethnicity, and culture
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