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In this role, you design the network infrastructure by implementing innovative solutions, ensuring uninterrupted operation, and supporting interdisciplinary research projects in the field of Industry 4.0.
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Your role in the team
- You are responsible for the technical operation and further development of the institute’s internal network infrastructure to meet the needs of research operations.
- This includes systems and topics such as next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto), core and distribution switches (Cisco, HP), LAN, WAN, WLAN, NAC, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, network monitoring, and documentation.
- In all your activities, you lay the IT foundation for continuous scientific progress while taking into account information security requirements arising from external standards such as DIN ISO/IEC 27001 and VDA ISA/TISAX, as well as Fraunhofer’s internal policies.
- The responsibilities include the following: implementing state-of-the-art network solutions to meet the continuously evolving requirements of research operations.
- Ensuring the smooth operation of the entire network infrastructure.
- Contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of the institute as part of interdisciplinary research projects, with the aim of securely and future-proof connecting LBF’s extensive machinery in the context of “Industry 4.0” and the “IoT”.
- Advising the institute’s employees on all network-related matters.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
Qualifications
- Expertise in complex network infrastructures (routing, switching) in enterprise environments (Cisco, HPE/Aruba) and next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto).
- Basic knowledge of working with Linux systems/distributions and configuring them is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of information security procedures, e.g. DIN ISO/IEC 27001.
- Teamwork, commitment, excellent communication skills, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Independent, conscientious, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work.
- Fluent German and good English, both spoken and written.
Experience
- At least 3 years of professional experience as a System Engineer, ideally with an in-depth understanding of LAN (Cisco, HPE/Aruba), WLAN (Cisco), and NAC (Aruba ClearPass). Relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, LPIC, or ITIL are an advantage.
- Experience with the use of network protocols (e.g., TCP, IPv6, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, 802.1X), network solutions such as IPAM, monitoring, log analysis, NAC, and network automation (Ansible, GitLab, CI/CD, Python).
What we offer
- Varied and interesting challenges in IT.
- An open and collegial work environment.
- Family-friendly work culture with flexible working arrangements (various working time models, location- and time-flexible work, mobile working).
- Support services to help balance family and work: parent-child office, emergency childcare, life coaching, childcare, and advisory services for home care and elder care, etc., in cooperation with pme Familienservice.
- Targeted training and development of your professional and personal strengths through the Fraunhofer training program.
- Because we are committed to equal opportunities and diversity: career development programs for women researchers and female leaders, debiasing initiatives, and much more.
- Access to accessible workplaces and assistive technology, as well as individualized support to help integrate into the work environment.
- Company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, and salary conversion.
- Good public transport connections, a public transport pass, free parking, and high-capacity charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at preferential rates for employees.
- Monthly changing shopping discounts.
- Compensation is based on TVöD pay grade 12 (depending on qualifications).
- The weekly working hours are 39 hours.
- The position can also be filled on a part-time basis.
- The position is initially limited to 2 years, with the intention of extending it.
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About your employer
The Fraunhofer Society is the largest organization for applied research in Europe. We align our research fields with people's needs: health, safety, communication, mobility, energy and the environment. We are creative and design technology. We design products, improve processes and open up new avenues.
- 250+ Employees
- Established Company
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Science, Research
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- Career growth
- 3.8
- Team culture
- 3.5
- Working conditions
- 4.2
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