Network Engineer at Social Discovery Group in Remote

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is one of the world's largest groups of social discovery companies, uniting millions of users on dozens of products. SDG solves the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection - transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. SDG products redefine the way people interact and connect with each other. 

Our portfolio includes social entertainment platforms designed to connect people online across different cultures in different parts of the world. This includes globally recognized brands such as DateMyAge, Dating.com, EuroDate, Dil Mil and Cupid Media. SDG has a presence in more than 150 countries.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1000+ professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE,  Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations.

We’re proud to be a two-time “Great Place to Work” winner (USA & Japan, 2024–2025) and a Top-5 Company for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs (FlexJobs, 2025). 

We are looking for a Network Engineer.

Your main tasks will be:

• Deploy and maintain network infrastructure in both greenfield and brownfield environments, including configuration and support of network devices and services.
• Set up and maintain network monitoring tools (Zabbix, Grafana, PRTG) and perform continuous monitoring to ensure performance and reliability.
• Manage and resolve incidents in line with SLA requirements, handle service requests, and collaborate with vendors and service providers.
• Maintain accurate network inventory and automate routine operational tasks.
• Troubleshoot network issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures to minimize downtime.
• Provide on-call support, responding promptly to critical incidents and alerts.
• Collaborate with system administrators, security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of network components, and work with vendors to evaluate and implement new solutions.

We expect from you:

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise and data center equipment (Catalyst, Nexus, Firepower).
  
• Advanced knowledge of networking technologies, including VXLAN EVPN, BGP, OSPF, STP (MSTP/RSTP), tunneling (GRE, L2TP, IPsec), switching (LACP, vPC), and Cisco Firepower/ASA.
  
• Understanding of network services within OS environments such as Linux, Hyper-V, and VMware.
  
• Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
  
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools (Zabbix, Grafana, PRTG, NetBox).
  
• Practical experience with network troubleshooting tools (e.g., tcpdump, Wireshark, iPerf, traceroute, nmap) for performance analysis and root cause identification.
  
• Solid understanding of network security fundamentals (ACLs, NAT, segmentation, firewall policies, IDS/IPS basics).
  
• Ability to create and maintain network documentation, including L2/L3 diagrams.

What do we offer:

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full-time;
• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• 50% payment for professional training, international conferences, and meetings;
• Corporate discount for English lessons;
• ​Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• ​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for our merchandise, team building activities, massage certificates, etc. 

Sounds good? Join us now!