Network Engineer - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - Rádio Svobodná Evropa, Inc.

RFE/RL is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our team in Prague and support the design, implementation, and operation of our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with network security, routing, switching, and wireless technologies, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience with Check Point firewalls
• Hands-on knowledge of Cisco firewalls (ASA, FTD), including: IKEv2 site-to-site VPN tunnels
• Remote access using Cisco AnyConnect
• Experience with Cisco ACI
• Solid knowledge of routers and SD-WAN
• Expertise in switching technologies: Cisco IOS
• Cisco Nexus
• Wireless networking experience with: Cisco IOS-based Wi-Fi
• Cisco Meraki
• Working knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and AAA
• Experience with Cisco ISE
• Strong understanding of LAN/WAN architectures
• Experience addressing security vulnerability issues identified through network and security scans
• Ability to process and resolve tickets raised by other technology teams
• Experience working on network-related projects, including design, implementation, and upgrades
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use a methodical, step-by-step approach to break down complex problems or processes, identify cause-and-effect patterns, and analyze issues to arrive at appropriate and effective solutions
• Ability to communicate in English

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Cisco IP Telephony

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable network solutions
• Manage firewall policies, VPNs, and network security components
• Remediate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards
• Troubleshoot complex network issues using structured and analytical methods
• Provide operational support through ticket handling and incident resolution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project delivery and continuous improvements
• Maintain accurate network documentation and follow industry best practices