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In this role, you design networks, administer firewalls, and optimize global network architectures. You collaborate on international projects, monitor network availability, and ensure security standards are met.

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Your role in the team

  • Planning, design, and operation of modern IT network and infrastructure components (LAN, WLAN, WAN, firewalls—on-premises and cloud-based).
  • Administration and further development of global network architectures in a complex, international IT environment.
  • Contribute to international IT projects—from technical design and administrative support through 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.
  • Contribute to the definition and implementation of global IT standards and participate in group-wide committees (e.g., security policies, network structures).
  • Documentation and continuous improvement of the systems and processes in use.

Our expectations of you

Qualifications

  • In-depth technical expertise in IP networks, switching (L2/L3), VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
  • Practical experience with Azure Networking, WAN acceleration, and SD-WAN.
  • Good knowledge of core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, and ideally NTP.
  • Structured, self-directed approach to work and a high level of customer focus.
  • Willingness to travel internationally and enjoy working in intercultural teams.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills (at least C1).

Experience

  • Several years of hands-on experience designing, operating, and optimizing network infrastructures in enterprise environments (LAN, WAN, WLAN).
  • Extensive hands-on experience working with Cisco technologies and firewalls (e.g., Azure, CATO); knowledge at CCNP level or higher.

What we offer

  • Benefit from international exchange and global job opportunities.
  • A diversity of experiences, perspectives, and people makes us more successful.
  • From vaccinations to massage: The occupational health service can address a wide range of medical needs.
  • We support social and sustainable projects and your involvement in them.

Benefits

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Weinheim
    69469 Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About your employer

The Freudenberg Group is a global technology company with 48,000 employees in over 60 countries. We develop technically advanced products, excellent solutions and services for more than 30 market segments. Our innovative products and solutions improve the quality of life for people around the world. We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible products and services.

Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
Industry
Industry, Production
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