Network System Engineer (On-site)

Job Title Systems Engineer – Network Monitoring & OperationsLocation: Onsite – MilanContract Type: Freelance/ContractDuration: November - MarchIndustry: Enterprise Networking & Large-Scale Event TechnologyAbout the RoleLinnk Group is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the monitoring, management, and operation of Juniper Network infrastructure for a large-scale international event program.You’ll ensure service stability, network visibility, and operational readiness through advanced monitoring tools, automation, and best-in-class systems management practices.This role sits within our Professional Services / Operations Engineering team, providing hands-on support for high-availability event networks and critical applications.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Excellence: Deliver proactive system monitoring and technical support to maintain stability, performance, and security.Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with venue managers, service providers, and engineering teams to align deployments with event schedules.Incident Management: Act as an escalation point for complex system or network incidents; lead rapid diagnosis and recovery efforts.Documentation & Handover: Create and maintain detailed documentation — including network topologies, configuration guides, and runbooks.Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance automation, observability, and operational performance using lessons learned from past events.Required Qualifications5+ years of experience in enterprise networking, systems engineering, or infrastructure operations for large-scale or high-availability environments.Strong expertise with Linux OS, VMware, and open-source observability tools.Deep knowledge of network monitoring, incident response, and operational best practices.Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional, multi-vendor teams under time-critical conditions.Familiarity with DNS, DHCP, NTP, and Grafana.Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting international or live events (sports, entertainment, or technology).Certifications such as Juniper, Red Hat, or VMware.Experience with Bash scripting, Ansible automation, and API integration.Technical CompetenciesStrong understanding of enterprise networking and Wi-Fi systems.Proficiency in tools such as Grafana, Nagios, Prometheus, and SolarWinds.Ability to design and maintain network/system diagrams, operational playbooks, and documentation.