Junior Network Engineer – Global Network Team

About the role

As a Junior Network Engineer, you’ll help operate and grow Hostinger’s global network of nearly 1,000 network devices across data centers worldwide. You’ll work hands‑on with Linux networking, BGP, peering, automation, observability, and DDoS protection, while learning how large‑scale production networks are built and operated.

Key responsibilities

• Help maintain Hostinger’s global network and learn how we keep it reliable.
• Learn BGP routing, peering, transit services and Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) with guidance from experienced teammates.
• Use Python, Ansible and NetBox to automate routine work and keep network information organized.
• Support IP address management by assisting with address allocation, capacity tracking and up‑to‑date records.
• Monitor network health with Prometheus and Grafana, and leverage sFlow telemetry to spot issues.
• Investigate packet loss, routing problems and performance issues alongside senior engineers.
• Contribute to improvements in DDoS protection and other network security controls.
• Build practical experience with Linux networking, routers, switches and related services.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, hardware, security, monitoring and product teams.
• Improve documentation and runbooks to make network tasks clearer.

Required profile

• Basic Linux and networking knowledge.
• Strong willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with the team.
• Problem‑solving attitude, focusing on root‑cause analysis.
• Preference for automation over manual repetitive work.
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and learn from mistakes.
• Readiness to join a weekly 24/7 on‑call rotation once fully onboarded.

Required skills

• Linux
• BGP
• Python
• Ansible
• NetBox
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• sFlow telemetry
• DDoS protection
• Routers and switches

What we offer

• 360 Growth: access to learning platforms, conferences, mentoring and internal mobility.
• Freedom & responsibility: flexible work location – offices in Kaunas/Vilnius, home or anywhere worldwide.
• Wellness simplified: health insurance from day 1, gym memberships, recharge leave, Headspace subscription and regular health checks.
• Work hard – play hard: company events, Summerfest, Winterfest, Town Hall, team‑buildings, workations and milestone gifts.