Konstantinos – or Kostas, as everyone calls him – joined Cegeka last year as one of our first employees in Greece. Passionate about networking and new technologies in this field, he joined Cegeka as a Network & Security System Engineer. In this interview, he revealed how his day-to-day responsibilities fuel his growth ambitions.
Hi Kostas! Tell us a bit about yourself
My degree is in Computer Science and when I started out, I wanted to learn as much as possible and become certified in multiple technologies. After working abroad for 5 years, I wanted to return home but keep working in a global environment. The growth opportunities, the company’s reputation and stability gave me confidence that Cegeka was the right choice.
What does a typical day look like for you?
As a problem-solver by nature, I enjoy working on complex infrastructures, providing daily support to our customers. My primary focus is on maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting various clients’ infrastructures, but I also take part in some small project implementations.
What technologies do you use in your work?
We cover pretty much all the technologies, as Cegeka offers a variety of services for its customers in network technology. For example, I interact daily with Cisco Routing & Switching, Fortigate (Security), Palo Alto (Security), F5 (Load balancing).
What impact does your work have on clients’ infrastructures?
The most interesting part of my work is managing hybrid infrastructures that integrate on-premises networks with cloud environments and the security challenges that can appear. By ensuring stability and uptime, optimizing network performance, and providing security compliance with business requirements, my work has a significant impact on the clients’ infrastructures. Recently, I set up a new wireless SSID with certificate-based authentication (EAP-TLS), which solved authentication issues on the customer’s wireless network.
How would you describe the collaboration with your customers and your team?
The collaboration with the clients in Belgium is smooth, thanks to clear communication and well-established processes. My colleagues in Greece are highly skilled and supportive, while Cegeka’s multicultural environment offers diverse perspectives and approaches to problem-solving. I’m grateful to work in such a cooperative and friendly environment.
While I live in Larisa, I come to the office to connect with colleagues and take part in events. I’m pleasantly surprised by the flexibility and work-life balance that Cegeka provides.
What was your first impression of Cegeka?
I joined Cegeka in September 2023 – it’s amazing how time flies when you enjoy the work! The recruitment process was amazing, from the first contact until the offer. The recruiter provided all the necessary information and made sure she understood my needs. The organization is well-structured, and from the get-go I was involved in tasks which signaled that working here would be engaging.
Now, a year later, I can say that Cegeka offers a supportive climate, where mutual respect and collaboration are truly valued and encouraged. We even organize events that bring people together from different places, which is really important!
How do you see your future?
I envision a dynamic and fulfilling career at Cegeka. I’ll continue expanding my technical skills and grow, both personally and professionally. Thanks to structured guidance and ongoing support from my team and managers, the next steps in my career path are clear.
What’s your advice for young professionals?
Understand the fundamentals of network design, configuration and security and obtain relevant certifications. Boost your communication and time management skills. If you want to join Cegeka, be open to collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, sharing knowledge, and contributing to team success. A strong sense of "together, we win" is essential.