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 employs around 190,000 people across 55 countries and markets.
The Tires group sector specializes in innovative tire technology solutions, including intelligent products and services related to tires, with a focus on sustainability. They offer digital tire monitoring and management systems for fleet management and dealerships, aiming to keep fleets mobile and efficient. Continental's tires contribute significantly to safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly mobility.
We are seeking a skilled Solution Architect WAN to design, implement, and optimize network services in collaboration with internal teams. The role involves creating secure, reliable, and efficient architectures for network services related to the global WAN and cloud connect components to meet the needs of Continental Tires' internal clients.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure and scalable connectivity solutions for on-premise infrastructure and public cloud environments using SD-WAN technologies. This position is crucial for enabling seamless hybrid cloud operations and ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security of enterprise network traffic.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and implement SD-WAN-based connectivity between data centers, branch offices, and cloud platforms.
2. Configure and manage SD-WAN edge devices, cloud gateways, and orchestrators to ensure seamless hybrid connectivity.
3. Define and enforce routing, segmentation, and security policies across hybrid environments.
4. Support the management, design, and operation of the global hybrid SD-WAN environment.
5. Automate provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, Python, etc.
6. Integrate and manage Checkpoint firewalls for secure perimeter and interconnect traffic.
7. Design, implement, and manage Azure & AWS Network Firewall policies for traffic inspection, filtering, and segmentation in cloud environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
* Several years of experience in network architecture or a related role, focusing on SD-WAN and Cloud connectivity.
* Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate.
* AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialist.
* Checkpoint CCSA / CCSE.
Skills:
* Strong understanding of network technologies and protocols.
* Experience with network security principles and best practices.
* Proficiency in designing and implementing complex network architectures.
* Familiarity with multi-cloud connectivity and cloud-native security services.
* Proficient in English, both spoken and written, with intercultural sensitivity.
* Profound knowledge of current technology trends and paradigms in IT.
* Good knowledge of security technologies.
* Hands-on experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and IPSec tunnels.
* Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and SASE architectures.
* Proven experience with SD-WAN technology.
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
* Individual development planning based on personal needs and targets (e.g., mentoring, training, or global internal Software Academy).
* Work from home up to 2 days a week (unless workshops require physical presence).
* Option to work from other EU countries up to 40 days per year.
* Agile and collaborative work style.
* Opportunity to make a difference.
* Employee discounts.
* An international team across 4 locations in a globally active organization.
* Company and tariff pension plan.
* Health insurance.
* Assistance with childcare.
* Relocation package if needed.
* Canteen on-site.
* On-site physicians.
* Sabbatical option.
If this sounds like a perfect match for you and you want to support our core values—Trust For One Another, Passion to Win, and Freedom to Act—we look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging 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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