Senior Network IT Engineer

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. 

The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services. 

The Senior Network IT Engineer supports the development of secure, scalable, and resilient networks by designing and implementing enterprise LAN/WLAN networks, leading complex projects, and providing expert-level support across global sites. This role collaborates with internal teams and external partners, contributes to architectural decisions, and drives continuous improvement aligned with modern IT practices including automation.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support LAN/WLAN infrastructure 
• Lead and deliver complex network projects across global locations
• Monitor and optimize network performance and availability
• Configure and manage firewalls and secure LAN environments
• Support OT manufacturing network connectivity and collaborate with OT engineers
• Automate network tasks and contribute to process improvements
• Create and maintain technical documentation and network diagrams
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors
• Drive incident resolution and problem management processes

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related equivalent work experience
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent experience
• 7–10 years of network engineering experience with large enterprise network environments
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WLAN architectures, routing protocols, and network security firewalls
• Hands-on experience with planning, implementation, and administration of Cisco network devices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams
• Ability to assess and deploy technologies to meet diverse business needs
• Must have the ability to explain technical topics to IT and non-IT colleagues
• Eagerness to learn and develop

Nice to Have:

• Experience securing OT manufacturing networks
• Experience using Cisco ISE's to implement Network Access Control
• Experience with Cisco VoIP systems
• Network automation experience (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)

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