Senior Network Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Network Engineer (Network Specialist)

• Focus: Enterprise network, firewall, VPN, and security systems; second-level support and network project leadership

Description

You will take responsibility for the administration, planning, and continuous improvement of enterprise network infrastructure, including central firewalls, VPN, and security systems. You will resolve technical incidents in second-level support, plan and implement IoT and production networks, and lead enterprise/infrastructure projects with project teams and external service providers. You will continuously update security guidelines, processes, and standards and maintain wiring diagrams and system/operations documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer, plan, and develop the network infrastructure, central firewall, VPN, and security systems

• Provide second-level support and sustainably resolve technical issues

• Plan and implement IoT and production networks

• Lead and control enterprise and infrastructure projects, including managing project teams and coordinating external service providers

• Regularly update guidelines, processes, and standards to ensure optimal and secure availability

• Create, maintain, and update wiring diagrams and system/operating documentation

• Onboard to new topics and contribute ideas for continuous improvement

• Participate in on-call duty and respond outside working hours

Requirements

• Training in IT/Information and Communication Technology or IT system administration (or equivalent)

• Several years of professional and project experience in administering and configuring network and communication components

• Enterprise experience with Cisco LAN and WLAN and firewalls (Fortinet, Check Point)

• Experience with cloud architectures and Linux

• Proven experience driving enterprise/infrastructure projects, leading project teams, and coordinating external service providers

• Ideally relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc.)

• Knowledge of authentication methods (IEEE 802.1X), Cisco DNA, scripting/automation, and security concepts (desired)

• Ownership mindset and independent development and implementation of solutions

• Analytical problem-solving skills

• Open and reliable communication; service- and customer-oriented approach

• Team player willing to contribute ideas and expertise

• Valid driver’s license

• German language proficiency (spoken and written)

Benefits

• Additional pension insurance

• Company pension plan

• Bike leasing

• Mobile work

• Attractive compensation according to the Chemical Industry collective agreement

• Training and further education opportunities

• Flexible working hours

• Health studio access

• Free parking

• Employee discounts

• Long-term account (Langzeitkonto)

• 30 days of vacation