Network architect (m/f/d)

Network architect (m/f/d) at Sopra Steria in bundesweit, Germany.

Role Summary

• You plan and design LAN, WAN, WLAN and cloud networks for demanding IT environments
• You will further develop network architectures for data centers, locations and hybrid on-premises and cloud environments
• The conception of highly available and geo-redundant network architectures is part of your area of responsibility
• You continuously develop and optimize network strategies, standards and architectural specifications
• You evaluate and select suitable network and security technologies such as routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN and NAC
• You integrate security requirements such as network segmentation, zero trust, VPN and IDS/IPS into the architecture
• You implement architectural specifications in close collaboration with IT security, cloud, platform and infrastructure teams
• You analyze and solve complex network problems and provide support with technical escalations
• You create architectural concepts, migration plans, technical documentation and carry out performance analyzes and capacity planning
• You will also support tenders, projects and architectural assessments

Consulting means flexibility: Your project assignment depends on our customers and your project situation - you work throughout Germany in our offices, at the customer's site and from home

Requirements

• You have a degree in computer science, network technology, electrical engineering or a comparable qualification
• You have several years of practical experience in network engineering and ideally in the planning and architecture of larger network environments
• Experience in enterprise, data center or carrier environments is an advantage
• You are characterized by strong analytical and conceptual thinking
• You have the ability to present complex technical relationships in an understandable manner and to provide technical advice to various stakeholders
• You work independently and in a structured manner and show the willingness to take on responsibility in projects
• The ability to work in a team and experience in cross-departmental collaboration is present
• Good knowledge of German and English (at least B2) rounds off your profile

Benefits

• Further training: extensive technical and methodological training including certifications as well as diverse development prospects within the company
• Work-life balance: hybrid working within Germany and for a limited period of time in defined EU countries, family service, company fitness and the opportunity for a sabbatical
• Flexible vacation arrangement: 30 days vacation and the option to individually increase or decrease the annual vacation by up to 5 days
• SpenditCard: In addition to your salary, you have 50 euros in tax-free credit available every month, which you can use flexibly for shops in your area
• IT equipment: We support you in equipping you with the additional equipment you need for optimal location-flexible work
• Mobility: Company car and company bicycle through salary conversion and subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
• Our mindset: team spirit, open doors, first-name culture, lived diversity

Diversity is an important foundation of our corporate culture. We want to create an inclusive environment that takes into account the diversity of all of our 2,700 employees in Germany and Austria and in which you can develop to the best of your ability. Because we at Sopra Steria are convinced that your individuality is the key to sustainable business success.

We are committed to a sustainable future: whether with group-wide scholarship and corporate volunteering programs or with projects to promote education, equal opportunities and digital inclusion - we take responsibility for society. We firmly believe that digital innovations are a key to equality, inclusion and climate protection.

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About the Company

As one of the leading European management and technology consultancies, we are a real tech player. We see ourselves as thought leaders, act and think strategically, develop tailor-made solutions and precise processes with our customers and implement innovative technologies. We are over 50,000 tech-savvy and clever minds worldwide - together we shape the future of our customers and that of society.