• 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, Kassel, Kiel, Unterlüß, Bremen and Neckarsulm.

• 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

Stärken und Erfahrungen zählen bei Rheinmetall, auch wenn vielleicht nicht alle aufgeführten Anforderungen vollständig erfüllt sind. Wir freuen uns auf Bewerber (m/w/d), die Lust haben, etwas zu bewegen und Verantwortung zu übernehmen. Wir legen Wert auf Individualität und Chancengleichheit. Schwerbehinderte Bewerber (m/w/d) werden bei gleicher Eignung besonders berücksichtigt.

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