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

Freudenberg Performance Materials Service GmbH; Weinheim (Kernstadt); On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking an experienced network specialist to plan, design, and operate modern IT networks across global sites, including LAN, WLAN, WAN and security firewalls, both on-premises and in the cloud.

You will drive international IT projects, ensure high availability and security, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to implement robust infrastructure solutions while contributing to global IT standards.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in planning, operating, and optimizing complex networks.
• Strong expertise in IP networking, switching, VLANs, and routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP).
• Hands-on experience with Azure networking, WAN acceleration, and SD-WAN.
• Experience with Cisco technologies and firewalls (Azure, CATO).
• Good knowledge of core services such as DNS, DHCP, and NTP.
• Structured, self-reliant working style and a high level of customer orientation.
• Willingness to travel internationally and excitement for working in intercultural teams.
• Excellent English and good German skills (C1) in both spoken and written form.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and operate 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

Networking design

International projects

IP networks

Azure networking

Cisco technologies

DNS/DHCP/NTP

English (C1)

German (C1)

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cisco devices

SD-WAN

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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.

Freudenberg Performance Materials Service GmbH

Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.