Job Description
At Continental Tires, we’re driving innovation not only on the road but also in the digital world. As a Solution Architect WAN, you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing secure, high-performance network services that connect our global operations and enable seamless hybrid cloud experiences.
As a "Solution Architect WAN (m/w/d)" you will work with cutting-edge SD-WAN technologies, cloud networking and automation tools to build a resilient, scalable architecture that powers our enterprise. In your role you will design, implement and optimize our WAN network services with the following key responsibilities:
1. Design, Develop and implement SD-WAN connectivity across data centers, branch offices, and cloud platforms
2. Configure and manage edge devices, cloud gateways, and orchestrators for seamless hybrid operations.
3. Define and enforce routing, segmentation, and security policies across global environments.
4. Automate provisioning and configuration using network automation tool stacks
5. Design and manage connectivity to our cloud platforms Azure & AWS
6. Develop the Shadow WAN solutions for smaller locations
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
7. Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience
8. Several years of experience in network architecture or a related role, with a focus SD-WAN and Cloud connectivity
9. Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE or equivalent
Skills:
10. Strong understanding of network technologies protocol
11. Proficiency in designing and implementing complex network architectures
12. Strong experience in SD-WAN technologies and enterprise network architecture.
13. Hands-on skills with automation tools ( Terraform, Ansible, Python).
14. Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure, AWS) and security best practices.
15. Ability to collaborate across global teams and drive innovative solutions.
16. Hands-on experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Additional Information
17. Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets ( mentoring, trainings or global internal Software Academy)
18. Work from home up to 2 days a week (unless workshops etc. require physical presence)
19. Option to work from other EU countries up to 40 days per year
20. Agile and collaborative work style
21. Opportunity to make a difference
22. Employee discounts
23. An international team across 4 locations in a globally active organization
24. Company and tariff pension plan
25. Health insurance
26. Assistance with child-care
27. Relocation package offered if needed
28. Canteen on-site
29. On-site physicians
30. Sabbatical option
If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values Trust For One Another, Passion to Win and Freedom to Act, we are looking forward receiving your application.
are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.
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