System Engineer Infrastructure Design & Operations (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.; Weinheim; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u. is seeking a senior network professional to plan, design, and operate modern IT networks across on-premises and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes global architectures in a complex international setting and participation in diverse IT projects. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with Azure networking, SD-WAN, Cisco technologies, and strong English and German skills, along with willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Several years of practical experience in design, operation and optimization of complex network infrastructures.
• In-depth knowledge of IP networks, switching (L2/L3), VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Hands-on experience with Azure networking, WAN acceleration, and SD-WAN.
• Experience working with Cisco technologies and firewalls (e.g. Azure, CATO).
• Good knowledge of infrastructure core services such as DNS, DHCP, and ideally NTP.
• Structured, self-reliant working style and a high level of customer orientation.
• Willingness to travel internationally and enthusiasm for working in intercultural teams.
• Excellent English and good German skills (at least C1) in both spoken and written form.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and operation of modern IT network and infrastructure components (LAN, WLAN, WAN, firewalls - on-premises & cloud-based).
• Administration and further development of global network architectures in a complex, international IT environment.
• Participation in international IT projects - from technical conception and administrative support to operational implementation.
• Ensuring network availability and security through monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Close collaboration with internal departments and external partners to implement infrastructure projects.
• Contribution to the definition and implementation of global IT standards as well as participation in corporate-wide committees (e.g. security policies, network structures).
• Documentation and continuous improvement of deployed systems and processes.

Skills

LAN/WAN/WLAN design

IP networking

Azure networking

SD-WAN

Cisco technologies

DNS/DHCP/NTP

Tools

Cisco gear

Firewalls

Cloud networking

Job description

Responsibilities

• Planning, design, and operation of modern IT network and infrastructure components (LAN, WLAN, WAN, firewalls - on-premises & cloud-based)
• Administration and further development of global network architectures in a complex, international IT environment
• Participation in international IT projects - from technical conception and administrative support to operational implementation
• Ensuring network availability and security through monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• Close collaboration with internal departments and external partners to implement infrastructure projects
• Contribution to the definition and implementation of global IT standards as well as participation in corporate-wide committees (e.g. security policies, network structures)
• Documentation and continuous improvement of deployed systems and processes

Qualifications

• Several years of practical experience in the design, operation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures (LAN, WAN, WLAN)
• In-depth technical knowledge of IP networks, switching (L2/L3), VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Hands‑on experience with Azure networking, WAN acceleration, and SD‑WAN
• Experience working with Cisco technologies and firewalls (e.g. Azure, CATO)
• Good knowledge of infrastructure core services such as DNS, DHCP, and ideally NTP
• Structured, self‑reliant working style and a high level of customer orientation
• Willingness to travel internationally and enthusiasm for working in intercultural teams
• Excellent English and good German skills (at least C1) in both spoken and written form

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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