We are looking for a WIFI Network Engineer (French Speaker) (local contract) to join our BPCE IT business Unit.

Founded in 2015, BPCE Infogérance & Technologies is a subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, dedicated to Infrastructures, End-User Environment, Security and Production. Driven by growth, expertise, transformation and agility, this project embraces an international mindset and a diverse skill set. You’ll find yourself in a dynamic and enriching workplace or, as we like to name it, a real tech playground, where you’ll be able to explore a huge tech stack. 

Activity: Management of Wifi environments Scope: BPCE group entity

The WIFI team manage the deployment and use of the Wifi within BPCE. 

Scope approx. 300 WW buildings, including 50 international ones

18 000 WIFI router in Europe to be managed.

Reporting to the Datacenters and Networks department within the INFRASTRUCTURE division, the Network Engineer is responsible for managing the network at the headquarters sites of the Community, BP, CE, GFS, Crédit Coopératif, etc. In this capacity, it provides technical expertise, advises and guides local correspondents in their choice of network solutions from an established catalogue. It is responsible for the smooth running of his customers' networks, and for maintaining them in operational condition by following standardized intervention and change processes. They keep a technology watch. They are in regular contact with other departments involved in the smooth running of building infrastructures and networks (IT security, Group logistics).

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensures expertise while providing advice, assistance, information, training and alert on wireless infrastructures

- Realize the technical design for the implementation of its infrastructures or products

- Works directly on all or part of a project that concerns his/her expertise and participate in the studies of the general infrastructure, its evolution (technical watch) and its qualification

- Participates in design studies to define the needed infrastructure for projects and maintenance in operational condition (“Run”) of infrastructure

- Provides solutions to improve system or platform performance

- Defines methods, tools and qualifies the implementation of protocols and materials

- Performs infrastructure installation ("Build"), configuration and validation of infrastructure components 

- Ensures the proper functioning of the information system by taking into account the availability of WIFI Infrastructures, the correction of incidents and the Maintenance in Operational Condition of Infrastructures in an objective of quality, productivity and security.

- Ensures the operation of technical components («Run»)

- Performs diagnostics to identify causes of malfunction and propose corrections and workarounds

- Verifies application of standards (naming, quality)

- Interfaces with experts in other fields

- Interface with french clients (French speaking mandatory)

Build/Design : 50%

• Managing AP deployment
• Update of product catalogues
• Optimization of the Wireless Infrastructure Platforms

 Run : 50%

• Taken in account and correction of incidents/requests
• Updating the repositories
• Tracking Complex Incidents

Tools being used is :

> Cisco Prime
> Cisco DNA/Center
> ISE Server
> Ekahau coverage study
> Dev/Ops (Python)

Main Technical Requirements:

• Technology WIFI CISCO and ARUBA is required.
• Having a CISCO certification would be greatly appreciated.
• Knowledge of architecture WIFI.
• Switching IP level 2 and routing level 3.
• Devops (Python)
• Knowledge on DHCP and DNS.
• Master the network monitoring tools (Centreon or other) and capacity planning (Splunk is used in the team). The aim is that the person is able to use these tools.
• Good on managing project. He will follow the solutions which are deployed.

Other Requirements:

• English level B2 and French B2.
• Good communication skills
• On call will be necessary
• There is a run activity and a build activity, management of deploying the routing WIFI and other part on infrastructure for managing the WIFI park.
• We also do process for level 1 for agencies, the NOC manages all incidents of level 1. So there is document to write, such as minutes in french or contact with client.

At Natixis, we are committed to fostering a working environment where each and every one of our people is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences make us collectively stronger and are a source of fulfilment, innovation and performance. 

In the framework of its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, Natixis in Portugal has implemented a Blind CV Screening process, with the purpose of reducing hiring bias. A blind CV excludes any personal details which refer to the applicant’s gender, age or ethnicity. When applying for our positions, please submit a blind CV, that is, with no picture, name, gender, age, nationality, ethnicity and address. Your personal statement, work experience, courses and certifications, education, skills and contact information is what matters to us. 

Candidate’s Journey 

Following your online application, you’ll be contacted by one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists. The next steps would be to meet our business experts (Team Leaders and Team Managers), welcome and onboard you into the Team.  

Few other things you should know:  

This career opportunity is based in Porto, right in the heart of the city, and offers a hybrid working model.  

Last but not least, we invite you to discover what a day in your like could look like:  

Early morning. Campo 24 de Agosto. In 4 minutes, you are clocking in at the office. Start your day having breakfast with the Team and grab fresh fruit on the way to your seat, in one of Porto’s most typical neighborhoods. This Purple Day is going to be a busy one: daily meeting ensuring all team members are on the same page regarding work status, priorities and blockers, language class and, just after, a Talent Management meeting with your manager, discussing your career path.  

Lunch break. Today, your Team is onboarding newcomers, but also welcoming French colleagues: the perfect excuse to walk downtown and bond over a francesinha. When returning, inhale nature and peace of mind in Natixis Urban Garden (look at the crops; ready to harvest!).  

Back inside. Brainstorming session on a new, exciting project in our disruptive and immersive Manaus Village. The afternoon went flying (tasks, meetings, some jokes with your teammates). End it on a high note: celebrating cultural diversity with a Diwali, the Indian festival of lights.  

 Tomorrow, you attend a conference led by influential speakers in your industry and, the day after, you will work from home, benefitting from some focus time to complete that report and soft skills course on LinkedIn Learning. Once you are done with your work for the day, strike the right note playing with Natixis band or be part of a board games session. If that is too steady for you, meet your colleagues to catch some waves or sail the Douro river during golden hour.