Network Engineer - Digital Site Services
Workplace: Boden, Sweden
Expires: October 10, 2025
Join Stegra as a Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage Software Defined Networks for a cutting-edge greenfield steel plant in Boden, Sweden. Contribute directly to sustainable industrial digital infrastructure and help decarbonize industries in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Main requirements:
- University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN).
- Deep knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and systems (routers, switches, WAN, firewalls, remote access).
- Experience with OT networks and related protocols.
- Experience with network management systems (e.g. Cisco Catalyst Center).
- Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
- Hands-on experience with wireless network design, DHCP, DNS, Radius, and Cisco ISE.
- Knowledge of authentication and authorization systems like Cisco ISE.
- Familiarity with AWS Cloud networking and cloud PBX concepts.
- Understanding of cybersecurity and threat mitigation strategies.
- Experience working in or with a Network Operations Centre (NOC).
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain Software Defined Networks with full redundancy.
- Configure and manage core network layers including routers, switches, firewalls, and management systems.
- Ensure high performance, secure, and reliable connectivity across all systems and devices.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
- Define and implement proactive maintenance and secure operation processes.
- Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to align network architecture with business needs.
- Engage stakeholders to understand and prioritize connectivity requirements.
- Document network processes and share best practices for knowledge transfer.
- Support and mentor colleagues to strengthen technical capabilities.
- Apply cybersecurity best practices in network design and operation.
- Support threat monitoring and mitigation within the infrastructure.
- Ensure secure access and authentication in accordance with NOC principles.
Required hard skills:
- Software Defined Networking (SDN)
- Network hardware and protocols (routers, switches, WAN, firewalls, remote access)
- Operational Technology (OT) networks and protocols
- Network management systems (e.g. Cisco Catalyst Center)
- Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Wireless network design
- DHCP, DNS, Radius, Cisco ISE
- Authentication and authorization systems (Cisco ISE)
- AWS Cloud networking and cloud PBX concepts
- Cybersecurity and threat mitigation
- Network Operations Centre (NOC) processes
Soft skills:
- Proactive and organized
- Problem-solving mindset
- Clear communication, especially translating technical solutions to non-technical audiences
- User-focused and motivated to improve work collaboration
Natural languages:
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Diversity and inclusion awareness
- Sustainability-focused mindset
- Collaboration and mentorship