Senior System Engineer Data Center (m/w/d)

Rheinmetall AG; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee profit-sharing

Attractive compensation

Flexible working models and mobile

Company pension scheme

Fitness and health programs

Bike leasing

Corporate benefits platform

Deutschland-Ticket transit pass

Rheinmetall Academy & e-learning

Digital onboarding tool

Job summary

Rheinmetall AG in Düsseldorf seeks an experienced Data Center Network Architect to design and implement secure, scalable data center fabrics and routing/switching architectures. You will own the lifecycle of network services, shaping standards and connectivity patterns for hybrid environments.

The role requires deep expertise in Cisco Nexus, NDFC, VXLAN, and Check Point security; you will drive automation and improved operational efficiency while aligning with Zero Trust principles and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Multiple years' experience in enterprise networking, with Data Center Networking & Security focus.
• Experience designing/operating Cisco Nexus-based Data Center infrastructures including NDFC and VXLAN fabric architectures.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and engineer secure Data Center Network solutions for hybrid environments.
• Own technical lifecycle and continuous improvement of Data Center Network offerings.
• Establish and govern network design standards and segmentation architectures for modern Data Center environments.
• Design and optimize Data Center fabric architectures, routing and switching for high availability and performance.
• Align Data Center Network with Zero Trust principles and security controls.
• Analyze and forecast service performance, capacity, and technology lifecycle needs.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues.
• Drive automation, standardization and debt reduction to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Data Center Networking

Network Security

VXLAN

Cisco Nexus

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Tools

Check Point

F5 Load Balancer

NDFC

Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Architect, design and engineer secure Data Center Network solutions supporting business-critical applications and hybrid infrastructure environments


• Ownership over technical lifecycle, operational excellence and continuous improvement of assigned Data Center Network service offerings


• Establish and govern network design standards segmentation architectures and connectivity patterns for modern Data Center environments based on Cisco Nexus, NDFC and VXLAN technologies


• Design, implement and optimize Data Center fabric architectures, routing and switching infrastructures to ensure high availability, performance and scalability


• Align Data Center Network and Security architectures with Zero Trust principles, enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements


• Proactively analyze, optimize and forecast service performance, capacity requirements and technology lifecycle needs across assigned services


• Lead advanced troubleshooting activities and perform root cause analysis for complex infrastructure, security and application connectivity challenges


• Drive automation, standardization and technical debt reduction initiatives to improve operational efficiency and service reliability

This position can be filled in Düsseldorf, Berlin, Bremen, Kiel, Kassel or Unterlüß.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related technical discipline


• Multiple years' experience in enterprise networking, with deep expertise in Data Center Networking and Network Security environments


• Experience designing, implementing and operating Cisco Nexus-based Data Center infrastructures, including NDFC and VXLAN fabric architectures


• Strong practical experience with enterprise firewall platforms, preferably Check Point, including security policy management and network segmentation technologies


• Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VRF, VLAN and high-availability networking concepts


• Hands-on experience operating and optimizing F5 load balancing solutions, application delivery services and traffic management technologies


• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, network security architectures micro-segmentation and enterprise security controls


• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Center, Check Point CCSA/CCSE, or equivalent certifications are highly valued

At our locations, we offer:

• Employee profit-sharing


• Attractive compensation


• Flexible working models and mobile working


• Company pension scheme


• Fitness and health programs


• Bike leasing
  
• Corporate benefits platform


• \"Deutschland-Ticket\" as a subsidized transit pass


• Diverse individual opportunities for internal and external professional development, including via the Rheinmetall Academy and an e-learning platform


• Professional onboarding process supported by a digital onboarding tool