We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join a global organization with a large and complex network environment. In this role, you will work hands-on with daily network operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvements to ensure stable, secure, and high-performing connectivity across the business.
This is a try-and-hire opportunity. The assignment begins as a consulting engagement and is intended to transition into permanent employment with the client after approximately 6–12 months.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, datacenter, and campus networks
Perform incident and problem management, including root-cause analysis
Execute configuration changes according to established governance processes
Monitor network health and performance
Support network architects with implementation, documentation, and validation
Maintain accurate documentation and configuration repositories
Collaborate with security teams on firewall changes and network segmentation
Work with vendors to support upgrades and troubleshooting
Strong understanding of OSI/TCP-IP, IP addressing, and subnetting
Hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, VLANs, ACLs, NAT, DNS, DHCP, and SNMP
Experience with Cisco platforms; Juniper experience is an advantage
Familiarity with Wi-Fi operations and modern wireless standards
Experience using Wireshark
Knowledge of monitoring and telemetry platforms
Basic automation skills using Python, Ansible, and APIs
At least 5 years of experience in a similar role and 10+ years of total professional experience
Experience with SD-WAN, SDN, SASE, and CATO
Knowledge of Palo Alto PanOS and Panorama
Exposure to RESTCONF and NETCONF APIs
Cloud networking experience
Certifications such as CCNP, JNCIS, or PCNSE
Reliable and detail-oriented
Strong communication skills
Team-oriented and collaborative
Comfortable taking ownership and driving continuous improvement
Start date: As soon as possible
Employment model: Try-and-hire
Initial consulting period: Approximately 6–12 months
Planned transition to permanent employment with the client after the initial period
Work model: Hybrid
Location: Sweden
Please submit your CV in English together with your earliest possible start date, preferred delivery model, and hourly rate.
Epico Group is a rapidly growing IT consultancy firm that specializes in identifying, qualifying, and delivering the right IT consultants to meet the needs of the public sector, municipalities, and the business sector. Established in 2009, Epico Group is a leader in IT consulting services across the Nordics and parts of Europe. With seven business units, Epico ensures high-quality delivery across a wide range of IT consulting services.
At Epico, we are more than just an IT consultancy and recruitment agency – we are much more than a link between clients and candidates. We create long-lasting partnerships, deliver tailored consulting to both the private and public sectors, and offer unique job opportunities for candidates. We provide deep insights into both public and private markets, all to ensure the right match and maximize value for both organizations and experts.
Our clients range from scale-ups to global enterprises, and we manage deliveries in sectors such as MedTech, Energy & Utilities, Finance, Healthcare, Media & Communications, Technology, Industry, and more.
In a world where technology drives the future, we at Epico know that it is the people behind the technology who truly make a difference. We believe that the most passionate IT professionals are the ones who ensure technological progress and shape a better future for us all.
For us, it is crucial to understand both the candidate and the organization behind the project – not only on a professional level but as people.
Our consultants don’t just build systems that keep the world running – they make our lives better and more sustainable. They are the technological heroes of tomorrow, and we are incredibly proud to help them.
With offices in five countries, consultants placed in 12 countries, and a strong network of experts, we specialize in helping businesses, organizations, and institutions navigate the digital age and optimize growth.
