Lead System Engineer (Infrastructure & Datacenter Services)

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead System Engineer (Infrastructure & Datacenter Services)

• Focus: Network and Security operations, high-availability platforms, and automation

Description

Lead System Engineer role for infrastructure and datacenter services, responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving complex network and security solutions. You will administer and develop F5 BIG-IP platforms for load balancing and application security, run firewalls and proxy security gateways, and drive automation initiatives. The role also includes defining and monitoring security policies and supporting IT projects, migrations, and technology rollouts.

Responsibilities

• Administer, manage, and further develop F5-BIG-IP platforms (LTM, APM, ASM) to ensure stable and highly available load-balancing operations

• Operate and administer firewalls, proxy systems, and other security gateways

• Push automation initiatives using F5 iControl, APIs, and scripting; maintain technical documentation and modern operational standards

• Coordinate and steer partners and service providers; assess strategic roadmaps; support migrations and technology introductions

• Define, implement, and monitor security policies; analyze vulnerabilities and ensure timely remediation

• Contribute to IT projects and develop architecture concepts for security, load balancing, and networks

• Serve as a technical point of contact for business units

Requirements

• Completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Communications Engineering, or a comparable field; alternatively, IT specialist training with several years of professional experience

• Several years of experience in designing, implementing, and operating complex network and security solutions

• In-depth knowledge of F5 Networks (BIG-IP LTM, APM, iRules, SSL/TLS, health monitoring, high availability); F5 CA/CTS certification is advantageous

• Solid knowledge of Cisco (routing/switching, ISE, Nexus, WLAN) and Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect, Prisma Access, Threat Prevention, SSL decryption); CCNP or PCNSE certifications are desirable

• Confident handling of security gateways, proxy/WSG, and SSL/TLS inspection; knowledge of Zero Trust, segmentation, DMZ design, and cloud/SaaS security

• Knowledge of PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or API automation is an advantage

• Ability to design and develop suitable solution architectures

• Analytical, solution-oriented, service-minded approach and strong teamwork

• High engagement and willingness to act; independent and responsible working style

• Good German and English skills (written and spoken)

Benefits

• 14 salaries per year

• 31 vacation days

• 38-hour work week with overtime compensation

• Company pension plan

• Paid coffee bar break

• Home office option

• Employer-provided savings benefits

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