About this role
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR - Architect, design and engineer secure Data Center Network solutions supporting business-critical applications and hybrid infrastructure environments - 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