Network Architect / Network Specialist (On‑Prem, Global)

Agilerobotsse; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company learning stipend

Modern Munich office with terrace

Corporate benefits program

Job summary

Agile Robots SE is seeking a Network Architect / Network Specialist to define and operate our global on-prem network across multiple geographies and regional offices. You will lead the design of campus, branch, and data-center networks, including high-performance NVIDIA InfiniBand fabrics, while ensuring TISAX and ISMS compliance.

You will own global architecture standards, routing, security, remote access, and observability, coordinating with compute/storage teams for AI/HPC workloads.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in enterprise on-prem networking across multi-site/multi-region environments.
• Deep hands-on with FortiGate, Aruba switching, data-center switching, and NVIDIA InfiniBand basics.
• Strong routing/switching (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VRF), segmentation, and DMZ design; HA and fast convergence patterns.
• Proven delivery of secure remote access, 802.1X NAC, and logging/monitoring at scale.
• Experience aligning network controls to ISMS/TISAX(policy design evidence).
• Excellent documentation (HLD/LLD, diagrams) and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Global Architecture & Standards: define end-to-end on-prem architectures and global standards.
• Routing, Switching, WLAN & Regional Sites: design WAN/DC routing and site builds.
• Security, Remote Access & Identity: architect FortiGate VPNs and NAC solutions.
• High-Performance Networking for AI/HPC: design InfiniBand fabrics and subnet management.
• Reliability, Observability & Automation: ensure high availability and implement monitoring (Zabbix).
• Compliance, Risk & Vendor Management: map controls to TISAX and coordinate audits.

Skills

FortiGate

Aruba Switching

NVIDIA InfiniBand

BGP/OSPF

DMZ Design

802.1X NAC

ISMS/TISAX

HLD/LLD Documentation

Tools

NetBox

Ansible

Git

rsyslog

Zabbix

Job description

Position Overview

Agile Robots SE is seeking aNetwork Architect / Network Specialistto define and operate ourglobal on‑premise networkacross multiple geographies and regional offices. You will lead the design and lifecycle of ourcampus, branch, and data‑centernetworks—includinghigh‑performance NVIDIA InfiniBand fabricsthat power AI/HPC workloads—while ensuring our controls meetTISAXexpectations and internal ISMS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1) Global Architecture & Standards (On‑Prem Only)

• Design and documentend‑to‑end on‑prem architectures(core/distribution/access/WLAN; DC leaf‑spine).
• Establish and maintainglobal standards: IP addressing &IPAM (NetBox), routing policy, QoS, naming, security baselines, andchange control(HLD/LLD, MOP/SOP, rollback).
• Definenetwork zoning & segmentation(VLAN/VRF; optional EVPN/VXLAN where justified) acrossOfficeandDMZnetworks with clear trust boundaries.

2) Routing, Switching, WLAN & Regional Sites

• EngineerBGP/OSPFfor WAN & DC; deliverredundancy/failoveracross carriers and sites.
• OwnArubacampus/branch switching and WLAN (coverage, capacity planning, RF hygiene, roaming, WPA2/3‑Enterprise).
• Plan and executesite builds/moves/expansions(circuits, last‑mile, demarc, handoffs, cutovers) with measurable downtime windows.

3) Security, Remote Access & Identity

• LeadFortiGatepolicy architecture (zones, NAT, segmentation, IDS/IPS) andFortiGate VPN(IPsec/SSL) for site‑to‑site and remote access, including HA and posture checks.
• Implement802.1X NAC(e.g., Aruba ClearPass) withRADIUS/Active Directoryintegration; enforce device posture and guest segmentation.
• OperateDMZpatterns (reverse proxying, jump hosts, constrained admin planes) and align withTISAX/ISMSrequirements.

4) High‑Performance Networking for AI/HPC

• Design, deploy, and maintainNVIDIA InfiniBandfabrics (topology, cabling/optics, partitioning), including subnet managers (UFM/opensm), congestion control, and path optimization.
• Coordinate with compute/storage teams (e.g., DGX/HPC clusters) on throughput, latency, and scale; plan upgrades and fabric expansions.

5) Reliability, Observability & Automation

• Deliverhigh availability(fast convergence, dual‑homing, link aggregation/MLAG/VLT) and testedDR/failover.
• Implement proactive monitoring/alerting (e.g.,Zabbix), telemetry/SNMP, andcapacity trends; maintain RCAs and SLOs.
• Centralize logging withrsyslogandFortiAnalyzer; enforce retention and integrity for audits.
• UseNetBox,Ansible/Python, and Git‑based workflows forconfiguration management, drift control, and repeatable changes.

6) Compliance, Risk & Vendor Management (TISAX Focus)

• Map network controls to TISAXexpectations (ISMS governance, secure remote access, logging, supplier access, data protection).
• Partner with ISMS owner/CISO on risk assessments, controls testing, and evidencepreparation for audits (policies, diagrams, logs, change records).
• Manage carriers and vendors(Fortinet, Aruba, Dell; integrators); lead RFPs, SLAs, and lifecycle planning.
• Mentor regional IT; act as L3 escalationfor incidents and major changes.

Core Technologies @ Agile Robots SE

• Security & Remote Access:FortiGateNGFW,FortiGate VPN(IPsec/SSL), FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer.
• Campus/Branch & WLAN:ArubaCX/AOS switching, controllers/APs,ClearPass(802.1X), AirWave (on‑prem mgmt).
• Data Center & Fabric:Dell PowerSwitch (OS10), VLT/MLAG;NVIDIA InfiniBand(UFM/opensm).
• Foundational Services: VLAN/VRF, BGP/OSPF, QoS;DHCP/DNS,Active Directory,RADIUS;NetBox(IPAM/DCIM).
• Observability & Automation:Zabbix,rsyslog(retention policy), NetFlow/sFlow;Ansible/Python, Git.

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years inenterprise on‑prem networkingacrossmulti‑site/multi‑regionenvironments.
• Deep hands‑on withFortiGate,Aruba(switching/WLAN),Delldata‑center switching, andNVIDIA InfiniBandbasics.
• Strong routing/switching (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VRF), segmentation, and DMZ design; HA and fast convergence patterns.
• Proven delivery ofsecure remote access,802.1X NAC, andlogging/monitoringat scale (rsyslog, analyzers, NMS).
• Experience aligning network controls toISMS/TISAX(policy design evidence).
• Excellent documentation (HLD/LLD, diagrams) and stakeholder communication.

Preferred

• Certifications:Fortinet NSE (4/5/7+), Aruba (ACMA/ACMP/ACSP/ACDX), CCNP/CCIE, Dell networking, and/orNVIDIA networking.
• ClearPass NAC depth, FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer, Aruba AirWave; EVPN/VXLAN familiarity.
• Exposure toRADIUS/ADintegration andFreeRADIUSstack.
• Familiarity withZabbixtuning, syslog retention strategies, and ITSM/change tooling.
• Experience segmenting AI/HPC clusters and integrating with storage/compute pipelines.

What we offer

• A dynamic high-tech company, combined with financial soundness and world‑class investors.
• Join an interdisciplinary, international team with 60+ different nationalities in a collaborative work environment.
• Lots of development opportunities as we continue to grow.
• Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth.
• Corporate Benefits Program covering health, mobility, and learning for 100€ net per month.
• Modern office facilities with a rooftop terrace overlooking Munich, free drinks & fruits, and regular company events contribute to a good working environment

About us

Agile Robots is a leading provider of AI-powered robotics solutions. By combining artificial intelligence and robotics, the company makes industries smarter, more flexible, and more efficient.

Founded in Munich in 2018 by renowned robotics researchers from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Agile Robots has experienced rapid global growth. Today, more than 3,500 highly skilled robotics and AI enthusiasts are employed worldwide. The company has one of the largest research and development teams in the AI and robotics industry.

Agile Robots has built a unique portfolio, together with the subsidiaries BÄR Automation, Franka Robotics, idealworks, and Krause Automation, the company covers all areas of AI-driven robotics.

Find out more at: https://www.agile-robots.com/en/