L3 Network Engineer - Datacenter - Tires
Continental
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Company Overview
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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.
With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.
Job Description: L3 Network Engineer - Datacenter - Tires
The L3 Network Engineer - Datacenter - Tires will be responsible for managing and maintaining our network infrastructure for the central Datacenter core networks. This includes overseeing Core Switches, Cisco ACI environments, firewalls, load balancers, Access Switches, maintenance of these devices, monitoring, backup, and restore processes for the central Datacenter, in addition to developing and designing the core networks in the location Datacenters and providing consulting support to all Tires locations, on the local area networks. The role also involves performing hardware patching, configuring network infrastructure, handling 3rd level IT tickets, and coordinating with external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain core switches, Cisco ACI environments, firewalls, load balancers, and access switches within the central datacenter.
- Ensure high availability and optimal performance of all network components.
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of core network architectures for location-specific datacenters.
- Provide expert consulting support to tiered locations on network design and implementation.
- Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of network access services to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Derive optimizations and ensure all solutions comply with relevant security standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including managed service providers, software and hardware vendors, technical teams, and business units.
- Driving escalation and problem management processes, coordinating complex incident and problem resolution with internal IT teams and external service providers.
Qualifications
- Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: CCNP or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network architecture or a related role, with a focus on Datacenter Networks.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, (security-) concepts, technologies, and tools, i.e. TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancers, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco FMC, Cisco ACI.
- Proven experience in managing enterprise-level network infrastructure.
- Understanding of ITIL practices and the service lifecycle effectively (Proficiency in service management tools and software is a plus).
- Fluent in English (spoken and written) - min. B2 level.
- Good communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to solve complex issues / problems.
Benefits and Perks at Continental
- 13th salary and performance bonus.
- Christmas & Easter bonus and seniority bonus.
- Flexible working time and home office options.
- Competitive salaries & benefits package.
- Health & wellness programs including Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, and 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists.
- Various discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.).
- Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents.
- Professional development opportunities in Technical and Leadership Areas.
- International work environment & traveling opportunities.
Key skills/competency
- Datacenter Networks
- Cisco ACI
- Firewall Management
- Load Balancers
- Network Architecture
- Network Monitoring
- ITIL Practices
- TCP/IP
- Cisco DNA Center
- Problem Management
How to Get Hired at Continental
- Research Continental's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, focusing on their commitment to sustainable mobility.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive experience in datacenter networking, Cisco ACI environments, firewalls, and load balancers, emphasizing your CCNP certification or equivalent.
- Showcase problem-solving: Prepare detailed examples of how you've handled complex network incidents and driven problem resolution processes, demonstrating your L3 support capabilities.
- Emphasize collaboration skills: Provide instances of successful coordination with internal IT teams, external partners, and business units to align network solutions with requirements.
- Master technical specifics: Be ready for in-depth questions on networking protocols like TCP/IP, security concepts, and tools such as Cisco DNA Center and Cisco FMC.
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