Network Engineer

Company Description
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description
As a Network Engineer - Secure Internet Access, your main tasks will include:

• Lead the design and development of the Secure Internet Access service to ensure it meets the evolving needs of Continental Tires, ensuring robust, secure, reliable, and efficient architectures for internet access;
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including software and hardware vendors, technical teams, and business units, to understand their needs and ensure the solutions align with their requirements;
• Oversee and manage Secure Internet Access related tools i.e. Fortimanager, FortiAnalyzer;
• Driving escalation and problem management processes, coordinating complex incident and problem resolution with internal IT teams and external service providers;
• Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of Secure Internet Access service to ensure high availability and reliability, derive optimizations, and ensure all solutions comply with relevant security standards, regulations, and best practices;
• Steer and coordinate with external partners to ensure seamless integration and support of network services;
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on Secure Internet Access technologies, best practices, and industry standards;
• Maintain documentation of current infrastructure, solution designs, architectures, and implementation processes.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience;
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a network architect or in a similar role, with a focus on VPN, Firewall, SASE, Loadbalancers and Access services, is crucial;
• Knowledge of network design, server management, and IP addressing;
• Knowledge in agile frameworks, ITSM processes and DevOps (automation, infrastructure/configuration as code);
• Project management experience is a plus;
• Certifications such as CCNP, or equivalent are a plus;
• Good communication and collaboration skills, intercultural sensitivity and fluent in English (spoken and written) - min. B2;
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to solve complex issues / problems.

Additional Information

• 13th salary
• Performance bonus
• Christmas & Easter bonus
• Seniority bonus
• Flexible working time;
• Home office;
• Competitive salaries & benefits;
• Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.);
• Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.)
• Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents
• Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
• International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.

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