Junior System Engineer | Network Team

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. The Network Team makes sure traffic flows smoothly and reliably across Hostinger's global network. You'll join a team of junior to senior network engineers based in Vilnius and Kaunas, working and learning together.

Responsibilities

Help maintain Hostinger's global network and learn how it is kept reliable; Learn how networks connect, including BGP routing, peering, transit services and Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), with guidance from experienced teammates; Use Python, Ansible and NetBox to help automate routine work and keep network information organized; Support IP address management by helping with address allocation, capacity tracking and up-to-date records; Monitor network health with Prometheus and Grafana, and learn how sFlow telemetry helps spot issues; Help investigate packet loss, routing problems and performance issues alongside experienced engineers; Contribute to improvements in DDoS protection and other network security controls; Build practical experience with Linux networking, routers, switches and network services; Collaborate with infrastructure, hardware, security, monitoring and product teams; Help improve documentation and runbooks so network tasks are easier to understand and follow

Requirements

Basic Linux and networking knowledge; A strong willingness to learn; Confidence to ask questions when something is unclear; A collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with the rest of the team; A problem-solving mindset, including willingness to investigate, test, and understand the root cause; A preference for automation over repetitive manual work; Willingness to take ownership of tasks, follow them through, and learn from mistakes; Willingness to participate in a weekly 24/7 on-call rotation once fully onboarded and ready to handle production incidents independently

Benefits

360° Growth: access to Reforge and CoachHub, global conferences, physical and digital libraries, mentoring through TesoXchange depending on location, open feedback and knowledge sharing culture; Freedom & responsibility: work from offices in Vilnius, Kaunas, Jakarta or Luxembourg, from home, or from anywhere in the world; Wellness simplified: time off to recharge, Headspace subscription, wellbeing events, and depending on location health insurance from day one, gym membership, regular health checks, and clubs for sports, arts and hobbies; Work hard – play hard: Summerfest, Winterfest, Town Halls, team-buildings, workations, Meet the Client sessions, and celebrations of milestones such as weddings, new parenthood and graduations