Ownership over technical lifecycle, operational excellence and continuous improvement of assigned Data Center Network service offerings
Establish and govern network design standards segmentation architectures and connectivity patterns for modern Data Center environments based on Cisco Nexus, NDFC and VXLAN technologies
Design, implement and optimize Data Center fabric architectures, routing and switching infrastructures to ensure high availability, performance and scalability
Align Data Center Network and Security architectures with Zero Trust principles, enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements
Proactively analyze, optimize and forecast service performance, capacity requirements and technology lifecycle needs across assigned services
Lead advanced troubleshooting activities and perform root cause analysis for complex infrastructure, security and application connectivity challenges
Drive automation, standardization and technical debt reduction initiatives to improve operational efficiency and service reliability
This position can be filled in Düsseldorf, Berlin, Bremen, Kiel, Kassel or Unterlüß.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related technical discipline
Multiple years' experience in enterprise networking, with deep expertise in Data Center Networking and Network Security environments
Experience designing, implementing and operating Cisco Nexus-based Data Center infrastructures, including NDFC and VXLAN fabric architectures
Strong practical experience with enterprise firewall platforms, preferably Check Point, including security policy management and network segmentation technologies
Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VRF, VLAN and high-availability networking concepts
Hands-on experience operating and optimizing F5 load balancing solutions, application delivery services and traffic management technologies
Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, network security architectures micro-segmentation and enterprise security controls
Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Center, Check Point CCSA/CCSE, or equivalent certifications are highly valued
At our locations, we offer
Employee profit-sharing
Attractive compensation
Flexible working models and mobile working
Company pension scheme
Fitness and health programs
Bike leasing
Corporate benefits platform
"Deutschland-Ticket" as a subsidized transit pass
Diverse individual opportunities for internal and external professional development, including via the Rheinmetall Academy and an e-learning platform
Professional onboarding process supported by a digital onboarding tool