
IT System Engineer – Network and Security
DATAGROUP
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Köln • Germany
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About the role
- Incident, change and problem handling for heterogeneous customer networks (2nd and 3rd level, primarily remote)
- Planning and implementation of network projects
- Analysis of network faults
- Communication with vendors and, if necessary, directly with customers to resolve network issues
- Maintenance of network documentation and CMDBs
- Presales support in the area of network and security technologies
- Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation
Requirements
- Completed vocational IT training (e.g., IT Specialist — System Integration (all genders) or IT Systems Electronics Technician (all genders)) or a degree in Computer Science
- Several years of professional experience as a System Engineer (all genders) in network and security technologies
- Knowledge and experience with core network services (DNS, DHCP, proxy servers, mail relays, load balancers, RADIUS)
- Practical experience with products from Cisco, Fortinet and Check Point, and initial experience with Microsoft Azure networking products (e.g., Azure Virtual Network, Azure Load Balancer)
- Knowledge of networking concepts and tools used in cloud environments
- Experience with common tools and operating systems in network environments (Linux, Wireshark)
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Excellent German language skills (level C1/C2) and confident English skills
- Willingness to travel when customer projects are implemented outside Cologne
Benefits
- Security - a permanent employment contract with attractive compensation
- Financial provision - contribution to the company pension scheme or capital-forming benefits
- Training - individualized development and training opportunities, targeted on-the-job training, interesting and varied tasks in the future-focused IT sector, support for certification
- Work–life balance - generous mobile working policy and a working time account to support the balance of work and private life
- Modern workplaces - latest IT equipment, height-adjustable desks, two monitors
- Vacation - 30 days per year, 32 days from the 5th year of employment
- Deutschlandticket - opportunity to obtain a discounted public transport ticket
- Bike leasing - option to lease a bike (e.g., road bike, mountain bike or e-bike)
- Convenient location - good access to public transport and the motorway
- Team events - company events such as summer and Christmas parties, team brunches and barbecues, company runs, monthly prize draws
- Health week - activities and seminars promoting a healthy lifestyle, healthy nutrition and prevention
- Employee referral program - referral bonus with an attractive reward
- Working atmosphere - short communication and decision-making paths, casual first-name culture, relaxed and friendly interaction
- DATAGROUP fan shop - access to high-quality branded products for employees and a welcome voucher for new colleagues
- Corporate Benefits - access to exclusive, discounted employee offers for personal purchases from well-known providers
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
network project planningnetwork fault analysiscore network servicesDNSDHCPproxy serversmail relaysload balancersRADIUSnetworking concepts
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving abilitycommunication skills
Certifications
IT Specialist — System IntegrationIT Systems Electronics Techniciandegree in Computer Science