Senior System Engineer Data Center (m/w/d)

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