Network Engineer – Datacenter Infrastructure & Automation (f/m/d)

GMX, WEB.DE & mail.com | IT Software Development | Karlsruhe | Permanent | Full-time | Experienced professionals | Reference ID: 378

• Are you passionate about shaping the future of data center networks with modern technologies and automation? As a Network Engineer, you’ll operate and evolve our next-generation datacenter network systems—powering millions of users across WEB.DE and GMX. Join a team that’s building a European alternative to email and cloud services, committed to privacy, digital sovereignty, and operating under European law.

  Do you enjoy working with cutting-edge network technologies? Are you excited by automation and Infrastructure-as-Code? Want to help build secure, scalable infrastructure for millions of users?

• You design, implement, and operate highly available datacenter network architectures.
• You automate network operations using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Python.
• You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to develop and implement technical solutions.
• You help ensure 24/7 operational continuity as part of a shared team responsibility.
• Your profile

  Do you have a degree in a technical field and several years of experience in building and operating complex network infrastructures? Are you confident working in agile, international teams and solving challenging networking problems? We believe the following skills and experiences will help you to be successful in this role:

• Strong knowledge of protocols and technologies such as IEEE 802.1Q, BGP, IS-IS, VRF, EVPN, VXLAN, firewalling, overlay, and tunneling architectures.
• Experience with datacenter-grade network components. Preferably Juniper but also Arista, Cisco, or similar vendors.
• Proficiency in Linux-based systems and open-source routing/firewall components.
• Skilled in designing large-scale network solutions, including proofs of concept and creating high-level/low-level documentation.
• Bonus: Experience with Juniper Apstra, Cisco ACI, Arista EVPN, or VMware NSX is a plus.
• Our benefits in detail

  Lived corporate culture: Flat hierarchies, a culture of respect and appreciation, signatories of the Diversity Charter, open communication, and no dress code.

  Wide range of further training: Internal and external training opportunities, LinkedIn Learning, language courses, talent development programs, conferences, and mentoring.

  TEC-Campus: Free choice between Linux, Mac, or Windows, slack days, conferences, lecture series, courses, open-source projects, community meetups, and user groups.

  ❤️ Active health care: Wellpass, health days, family & care support services, discounts at fitness centers, mental health first responder, fresh fruit, and drinks for free.

  Mobility: Subsidy for job bike leasing, job ticket, and relocation service if you live outside Germany.

  Flexible working models: Home office options, flexible working hours, and 30 days of vacation with the option for additional unpaid leave.

  Financial benefits: Corporate benefits, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, occupational disability insurance, and various partner discounts.

  Events: Summer and winter parties, sports tournaments, and team events.