🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Full-time

Junior Netzwerk Engineer* // in Köln // bis zu 50.000€ (*m/w/d)

🏢 NXT Hero GmbH • 📍 Cologne • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range

£31,972 - £43,001

£2,664 - £3,583 / mo

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Location Base

Cologne

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Unser Kunde ist ein spezialisierter IT-Dienstleister mit Fokus auf moderne Netzwerk- und Cybersecurity-Lösungen. Zur Verstärkung des Support-Teams wird ein Network & Security Support Engineer (m/w/d) gesucht, der den stabilen und sicheren Betrieb komplexer Kundenumgebungen unterstützt.

Aufgaben

Deine Mission

Bearbeitung und Lösung von Netzwerk- und Security-Incidents im 2nd-Level-Support
Administration und Betrieb von Firewall-Systemen im Managed-Service-Umfeld
Analyse und Behebung von Störungen in LAN-, WAN- und VPN-Netzwerken
Umsetzung von Firewall-Changes und Sicherheitsoptimierungen
Monitoring, Dokumentation und Unterstützung bei Security-Events
Mitarbeit bei Kundenprojekten und der Einführung neuer Netzwerk- und Security-Lösungen

Qualifikation

Deine Superkräfte

Ausbildung im IT-Umfeld oder vergleichbare Qualifikation
Erfahrung im Netzwerk- oder Security-Support
Kenntnisse in TCP/IP, Routing & Switching, VLANs, VPN, DNS und DHCP
Deutsch und Englisch in Wort und Schrift

Nice-to-have

Zertifizierungen wie CCNA, Fortinet oder Sophos
Erfahrung mit Firewalls (z. B. Fortinet, Sophos, Cisco, Palo Alto oder WatchGuard)
Erfahrung mit Microsoft 365, Azure oder SIEM-Lösungen
Grundkenntnisse in Linux- und Windows-Server-Umgebungen

Benefits

Das bietet dir das Hero Hub

Gehaltsrahmen bis 50.000 €
Nach erfolgreicher Einarbeitung ein hybrides Arbeitsmodell
Flexible Arbeitszeiten
Herstellerzertifizierungen und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten
Moderne Arbeitsmittel
Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
Entwicklungsperspektiven im Bereich Network & Cyber Security

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Netzwerk Engineer* // in Köln // bis zu 50.000€ (*m/w/d) roles across NXT Hero GmbH's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to IT.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,972 - £43,001 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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