Global Network Engineer (m/f/d)

Kendrion Gruppe; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible ways of working

Competitive compensation

Global employee development programs

Additional benefits package

Job summary

Kendrion Gruppe is seeking a Global Network Engineer to design and operate our global LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SASE infrastructure. You will be responsible for evolving network architecture and ensuring compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates have significant experience in network engineering, are team players, and communicate well in English. Join us to tackle challenges while working within a diverse team with flexible options for work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Curious mind with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in global multi-site network environments.
• Comfortable speaking English in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate global network infrastructure.
• Evolve global network architecture (on-premises, cloud, hybrid).
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and audit requirements.

Skills

LAN/WAN/WLAN experience

Routing & switching (TCP/IP, VLANs, IS-IS)

VPN technologies (IPsec, DTLS, SSL)

Enterprise firewalls and network security

Network troubleshooting skills

Experience with SASE solutions

Cloud networking experience

Network monitoring and performance tools

Job description

More than 1600 employees design, manufacture and deliver our intelligent actuators that help advance the global push towards electrification and sustainable energy. We help meet tomorrow's challenges and improve people's safety, comfort and mobility. We are looking for teammates who want to do exceptional work and have fun doing it.

Global Network Engineer (m/f/d) Vollzeit

If you're ready to be challenged, make a difference and help shape the future of our company, we'd like to meet you.

Your Tasks

• Design, implement, and operate the global LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SASE infrastructure
• Continuously evolve the global network architecture (on‑premises, cloud, hybrid)
• Define and maintain global network standards, policies, and best practices
• Perform technical assessments for new sites, acquisitions, and integrations (M&A)
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and audit requirements
• Firewall architectures
• Network segmentation (IT / OT / DMZ)
• Zero Trust and secure access concepts
• Enterprise switches, firewalls, load balancers and wireless networks
• IDS/IPS and Network Access Control (NAC)
• Design and integrate networking for cloud platforms
• Connect data centers and cloud environments
• Operate load balancing, routing, DNS, and IPAM solutions
• 2nd Level Operations & 3rd Level Support
• Act as 3rd‑level support for complex network incidents
• Perform root cause analysis for major incidents
• Proactively manage performance and capacity
• Provide technical leadership for external service providers and carriers
• Review and validate designs, implementations and offers
• Ensure service quality and SLA compliance
• Maintain global network documentation (topologies, standards, IP plans)
• Share knowledge within the global IT organization
• Support and advise local IT teams worldwide
• Work location will be defined in close consultation, ensuring flexible arrangement

Role qualifications & Requirements

• Do you have a curious mind with strong problem‑solving skills?
• Do you enjoy addressing unique challenges in collaborative and creative ways?
• Do you enjoy building solutions with the customer in mind?
• Are you a team player who is excited to be part of a global, dynamic, and diverse team, dedicated to delivering solutions to the highest customer satisfaction?
• Do you have experience in LAN / WAN / WLAN, routing & switching (TCP/IP, VLANs, IS-IS), VPN technologies (IPsec, DTLS, SSL), enterprise firewalls and network security, global, multi‑site network environments, excellent network troubleshooting skills, experience with SASE solutions, cloud networking experience, and experience with network monitoring and performance tools?
• Our organization is international which is why you should feel comfortable speaking English in a professional environment.

Our Benefits

• Flexible ways of working within a dynamic and diverse team
• Fair and competitive compensation in line with position and experience
• Exciting global employee development and wellness programs
• Excellent additional benefits package (varies depending on country)