Network Engineer I
Expedia Group · Prague, Prague, Czechia ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Category
- Network engineering
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
- Company size
- 1000+
- Salary
- CZK 592,500 – 948,000
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Maintains and troubleshoots enterprise and data center networks for a global travel tech company, using routing, switching, and cloud networking tools.
Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.
Introduction to the Team
As a Network Engineer I, you’ll join an experienced group of engineers to support the design, deployment and operation of our enterprise and data center networks. You’ll take on well-defined tasks within larger projects, help troubleshoot production issues, and learn how we design for scale, reliability and security while being encouraged to ask questions, propose ideas, and challenge the status quo.
Support the day-to-day operation of enterprise and data centre networks.
Assist with implementing and validating network changes.
Perform periodic LODO (Lights-Out Data Operations) tasks such as software upgrades, patching, failover testing, and network health audits.
Monitor intake channels and respond to or escalate issues as required.
Troubleshoot connectivity issues, gathering relevant data and escalating when necessary.
Maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.
Continuously build knowledge of infrastructure, tools, and standards.
Assist in developing monitoring tools and automation to improve operational efficiency and user experience.
Support testing and development of automation for LODO tasks.
Contribute to building AIOps capabilities, including data ingestion, pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and root cause analysis.
1–2 years of experience in network engineering, infrastructure, or a related technical role.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
Relevant certification (e.g., Palo Alto PCCET, Arista ACE Level 1, Cisco CCNA, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or similar).
Experience contributing to network implementations or production deployments (projects, internships, or professional roles).
Ability to configure enterprise-grade network hardware with guidance.
Foundational knowledge of networking concepts:
Routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, subnets, ACLs, NAT)
Basic understanding of wireless networking, including RF planning and tuning.
Basic understanding of physical and virtual networking and how they interoperate.
Exposure to public or hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Familiarity with at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Go).
Basic knowledge of:
Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs)
Secure Web Gateways
Zero Trust Network Access (e.g., Palo Alto, Zscaler ZIA/ZPA)
Ability to follow standard processes and collaborate effectively for troubleshooting.
Willingness to participate in weekend on-call rotation.
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related technical discipline.
Experience with cloud networking concepts (VPCs, security groups, gateways, load balancers).
Exposure to network observability and monitoring tools (e.g., NetFlow/IPFIX, SNMP, APIs, Datadog, LogicMonitor, Catchpoint).
Familiarity with network automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Experience with PKI infrastructure and certificate lifecycle management.
Experience assisting in post-incident investigations.
Demonstrated interest in emerging networking, cloud, and automation trends.
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.
You can find the benefits for this location and any collective agreement that may apply here.
Accommodation requests
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. © 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50
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