Senior Network Specialist

Job Description

• Coordination of designated Global Network activities worldwide;
• Technical design, consulting and 3rd level support for Continental automotive global Secure Connectivity Solutions: LAN, WLAN, Network Security;
• Implementation of Secure Connectivity Solutions for Automotive Locations in Germany, Austria.(Approx.40 Locations);
• Active participation in definition of  IT standards for the network environment in line with CyberSecurity and business requirements;
• Trend analysis, develop and recommend measures in order to improve the network and network security structure by considering functionality and costs;
• Responsibility for security scans and activity definition to prevent security issues on network components in compliance with CyberSecurity Policy;
• Evaluation and sourcing of global/regional external service partners and vendors;
• Governance of IT network workstreams for Greenfield and location extension project in Germany and Austria;
• Design, Implementation and Operation for Secure Connectivity Orchestration- , Automation- and Analytics-Environment;
• Project work in Global Teams;
• Support in Security and Business Audits;
• Drive Escalation and Problem Management processes with internal IT team and external service providers;
• Support Application and Service Owner with complex performance problems related to the Secure Connectivity Solution: analysis, setup different scenarios, document performance measurements, troubleshooting, testing;
• Communication and coordination of activities with contracted external suppliers / hardware vendors and internal departments for services-related topics(Design, Demand Mgmt, Implementation, Incidents, Changes).

• Degree in Information Technology or equivalent qualification;
• Expert knowledge in the networking area: Network topologies, TCP/-IP protocols, Dynamic Routing Protocols;
• Knowledge of Next Generation Firewall Solutions;
• Knowledge of Cisco network;
• Knowledge in network security solutions: e.g. ISE;
• Expert Knowledge in the LAN/WLAN area;
• Knowledge in the area of network automation & monitoring;
• Knowledge of IT Service Management;
• DevOps skills is a plus;
• Fluent English;
• Advanced German;
• Very good communication skills;
• Experience in working as part of a global acting and multicultural team, with international supplier/vendors.

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