Network Engineer II

TL;DR

Network Engineer II (Enterprise Networking): Implementing and supporting office network solutions across global offices with an accent on connectivity troubleshooting and infrastructure deployment. Focus on optimizing LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi performance while integrating AI-assisted tools for operational efficiency.

Location: Hybrid (Paris, France)

Company

Datadog is a monitoring and observability platform for cloud-scale applications.

What you will do

• Deploy and configure network solutions including switches, wireless access points, routers, and firewalls.
• Manage routing, VLAN, and firewall configurations following team standards and change-management processes.
• Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi issues using packet captures, logs, and performance data.
• Monitor network health via Datadog dashboards and participate in incident response and post-incident reviews.
• Maintain clear documentation for designs, runbooks, deployment procedures, and operational workflows.
• Apply AI-assisted tools to reduce operational toil and improve runbooks and investigations.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DHCP/DNS, and wireless concepts.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise network equipment (switches, access points, routers, firewalls).
• Ability to execute production changes and validate outcomes independently.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting connectivity and performance issues using logs and packet captures.
• Must be based in Paris, France for a hybrid work arrangement.
• AI-fluency for troubleshooting, documenting, and automating daily tasks.

Nice to have

• Experience with Meraki, Aruba, Cisco, Palo Alto, or Fortinet platforms.
• Familiarity with Datadog or other monitoring and observability tools.
• Scripting or automation experience with Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Experience with secure network practices such as segmentation, VPNs, NAC, or zero trust networking.

Culture & Benefits

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing.
• Inclusive company culture with Community Guilds and internal Inclusion Talks.
• Free global mental health benefits for employees and dependents.
• Hybrid workplace model to ensure work-life harmony.