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The Network Engineer (GWAN) role is part of the Technology, Security, Innovation and Agility team at Amadeus Colombia, based in Bogotá. This department is responsible for engineering, commissioning, maintaining, and supporting networking components and solutions across the global Amadeus infrastructure. The team focuses on service quality, efficiency, and cost optimization, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and global standards.
Summary of the role:
The Network Engineer (GWAN is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Amadeus’ global network infrastructure, including WAN, Internet, PoPs, and customer-specific solutions. This role combines technical expertise, project management, and innovation to ensure high-performance, secure, and cost-effective network operations.
In this role you’ll:
- Network Design & Implementation: Assist in the design, architecture, and deployment of Amadeus’ global WAN, Internet, and customer-specific networks.
- Technology Research & Validation: Support research, integration, and testing of new network technologies and solutions. Provide technical recommendations for new architectures and enhancements.
- Vendor Evaluation: Participate in the evaluation and testing of network hardware and provider solutions.
- Standards Development: Contribute to the development of Amadeus networking standards and solution portfolios.
- Performance & Capacity Management: Conduct performance reporting and impact analysis to ensure optimal network operation.
- Automation: Develop and enhance automation solutions using Ansible to streamline network operations and improve efficiency.
- Scripting: Utilize Python to build and maintain scripts that support automation, monitoring, and configuration management.
- Cost Optimization: Assist in designing cost-effective network topologies aligned with strategic goals.
- Project Management: Lead or support network implementation projects, including planning and execution.
- Support: Provide 3rd-level on-call support on a rotational basis.
About the ideal candidate:
- University degree or equivalent professional experience in a large international network environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Network Engineer in a large-scale, international setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.
- Proficiency in network technologies, architecture, and engineering.
- Solid background in cloud networking and Internet technologies.
- Strong knowledge of Juniper router technologies (certification preferred).
- Experience with Ansible for automation and Python for scripting and tooling.
- Project management experience, including remote implementations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate clearly in both written and verbal form.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with technology trends.
What we can offer you:
- Get rewarded with competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurances and other competitive benefits.
- Work from anywhere: onsite, hybrid or fully remote.
- Professional development to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills with on-line learning hubs packed with technical and soft skills training that allow you to develop and grow.
- Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace, join one of the world’s top travel technology companies and take on a role that impacts millions of travelers around the globe
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🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.
🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.
🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.
Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.
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What We Do
Travel powers progress. Amadeus powers travel. Amadeus’ solutions connect travelers to the journeys they want, linking them via travel agents, search engines and tour operators to airlines, airports, hotels, cars and railways.
Technology has always been critical to developing global travel, increasing scale, choice and access. We have developed our technology in partnership with the travel industry for 30 years.
We combine a deep understanding of how people travel with the ability to design and deliver the most complex, trusted, and critical systems our customers need.
