Senior Technical Engineer - Gateway Appliance & Storage

<p></p><p>We are looking for a <strong>Senior Technical Engineer</strong> with expertise in <strong>FreeBSD, UNIX-based networking, and security</strong> to join our team. You’ll be responsible for designing, optimizing, and securing <strong>high-availability gateway appliances</strong> in complex environments.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>Design &amp; develop</strong> high-performance IT architectures for networking, storage, and cloud solutions<br/>✅ <strong>Optimize and secure</strong> FreeBSD-based enterprise solutions for large-scale deployments<br/>✅ <strong>Develop and implement</strong> high-availability, ultra-secure <strong>Application Layer Gateways</strong><br/>✅ <strong>Work with</strong> high-speed Ethernet (100Gb/s) and NVIDIA/Mellanox ConnectX-6 / Bluefield NICs<br/>✅ <strong>Automate and provision</strong> complex environments using FreeBSD tools and scripting (Python, Shell, Perl, C/C++)<br/>✅ <strong>Collaborate with</strong> international experts in FreeBSD, security, and network engineering<br/>✅ <strong>Ensure compliance</strong> with security standards (ISO 2700x, BSI, NIST)</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>What you bring:</strong></p><p>✔ <strong>10+ years of hands-on experience</strong> in UNIX/BSD networking, security, and infrastructure<br/> ✔ <strong>Strong FreeBSD expertise</strong> (Ports, Package Management, Poudriere, pfSense, ipfw, ALTQ)<br/> ✔ <strong>Deep networking knowledge</strong> (firewalls, VLANs, network virtualization, high-performance routing)<br/> ✔ <strong>Experience with security and high-availability architectures</strong> in enterprise/government settings<br/> ✔ <strong>Proficiency in scripting &amp; automation</strong> (Python, Perl, Shell, C, C++)<br/> ✔ <strong>Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and audit management tools (Git, SVN, ClearCase, etc.)</strong><br/> ✔ <strong>Good English or German skills</strong> (business fluent)</p><p><strong>Nice to have</strong></p><p>➕Experience with <strong>Bhyve, VNET Jails, containerization</strong><br/>➕Background in <strong>audit &amp; compliance (ISO, BSI, NIST security standards)</strong><br/>➕ Familiarity with <strong>AI-driven networking &amp; security optimization</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Here’s what we offer:<br/> 📚 <strong>Continuous Learning &amp; Development</strong> – Allocated budget for training, certifications, and an individual career plan.<br/> 🏥 <strong>Health &amp; Wellness</strong> – Private health insurance, 7Card for gym &amp; sports, and access to <strong>Bookster</strong> for reading lovers.<br/> 🍽 <strong>Extra Benefits</strong> – Meal tickets, performance-based bonuses, and an employee referral program.<br/> 🏢 <strong>Great office location</strong> – Comfortable workspace, easily accessible from anywhere in Cluj.<br/> ⏳ <strong>Flexibility &amp; work-life balance</strong> – Hybrid work model and flexible hours.<br/> 🎉 <strong>Engaging team culture</strong> – Regular company events, team-building activities, and a collaborative work environment.</p><p></p><p>We are <strong>fme</strong>, an <strong>innovative digital transformation company</strong> with nearly <strong>20 years of experience</strong>. We are <strong>mature enough</strong> to handle complex projects with confidence, yet <strong>agile and forward-thinking</strong>, providing a <strong>modern, dynamic work environment</strong> for our team.</p><p>As part of the <strong>fme Group</strong>, headquartered in <strong>Braunschweig, Germany</strong>, we have a <strong>global presence</strong> with subsidiaries in <strong>Germany, Romania, the United States, and India</strong>.</p><p>Our mission is to help enterprises <strong>accelerate critical business processes, enhance decision-making</strong>, and ensure <strong>information security and compliance</strong> through cutting-edge <strong>Enterprise Content Management, Business Intelligence, and Cloud technologies</strong>.</p>