Network Architect and Specialist (m/f/d) onsite Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich About the role Agile Robots SE is seeking a Network Architect / Network Specialist to define and operate our global on-premise network across multiple geographies and regional offices. You will lead the design and lifecycle of our campus, branch, and data-center networks—including high-performance NVIDIA InfiniBand fabrics that power AI/HPC workloads—while ensuring our controls meet TISAX expectations and internal ISMS requirements Your Responsibilities Global Architecture & Standards (On‑Site Only) Design and document end-to-end on-prem architectures (core/distribution/access/WLAN; DC leaf-spine) Establish and maintain global standards: IP addressing & IPAM (NetBox), routing policy, QoS, naming, security baselines, and change control (HLD/LLD, MOP/SOP, rollback) Define network zoning & segmentation (VLAN/VRF; optional EVPN/VXLAN where justified) across Office and DMZ networks with clear trust boundaries Routing, Switching, WLAN & Regional Sites Engineer BGP/OSPF for WAN & DC; deliver redundancy/failover across carriers and sites Own Aruba campus/branch switching and WLAN (coverage, capacity planning, RF hygiene, roaming, WPA2/3‑Enterprise) Plan and execute site builds/moves/expansions (circuits, last‑mile, demarc, handoffs, cutovers) with measurable downtime windows Security, Remote Access & Identity Lead FortiGate policy architecture (zones, NAT, segmentation, IDS/IPS) and FortiGate VPN (IPsec/SSL) for site-to-site and remote access, including HA and posture checks Implement 802.1X NAC (e.g., Aruba ClearPass) with RADIUS/Active Directory integration; enforce device posture and guest segmentation Operate DMZ patterns (reverse proxying, jump hosts, constrained admin planes) and align with TISAX/ISMS requirements High-Performance Networking for AI/HPC Design, deploy, and maintain NVIDIA InfiniBand fabrics (topology, cabling/optics, partitioning), including subnet managers (UFM/opensm), congestion control, and path optimization Coordinate with compute/storage teams (e.g., DGX/HPC clusters) on throughput, latency, and scale; plan upgrades and fabric expansions Reliability, Observability & Automation Deliver high availability (fast convergence, dual‑homing, link aggregation/MLAG/VLT) and tested DR/failover Implement proactive monitoring/alerting (e.g., Zabbix), telemetry/SNMP, and capacity trends; maintain RCAs and SLOs Centralize logging with rsyslog and FortiAnalyzer; enforce retention and integrity for audits Use NetBox, Ansible/Python, and Git-based workflows for configuration management, drift control, and repeatable changes Compliance, Risk & Vendor Management (TISAX Focus) Map network controls to TISAX expectations (ISMS governance, secure remote access, logging, supplier access, data protection) Partner with ISMS owner/CISO on risk assessments, controls testing, and evidence preparation for audits (policies, diagrams, logs, change records) Manage carriers and vendors (Fortinet, Aruba, Dell; integrators); lead RFPs, SLAs, and lifecycle planning Mentor regional IT; act as L3 escalation for incidents and major changes Core Technologies @ Agile Robots SE Security & Remote Access: FortiGate NGFW, FortiGate VPN (IPsec/SSL), FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer Campus/Branch & WLAN: Aruba CX/AOS switching, controllers/APs, ClearPass (802.1X), AirWave (on-prem mgmt) Data Center & Fabric: Dell PowerSwitch (OS10), VLT/MLAG; NVIDIA InfiniBand (UFM/opensm) Foundational Services: VLAN/VRF, BGP/OSPF, QoS; DHCP/DNS, Active Directory, RADIUS; NetBox(IPAM/DCIM) Observability & Automation: Zabbix, rsyslog (retention policy), NetFlow/sFlow; Ansible/Python, Git Beneficial Skills Certifications: Fortinet NSE (4/5/7+), Aruba (ACMA/ACMP/ACSP/ACDX), CCNP/CCIE, Dell networking, and/or NVIDIA networking Exposure to RADIUS/AD integration and FreeRADIUS stack Familiarity with Zabbix tuning, syslog retention strategies, and ITSM/change tooling Experience segmenting AI/HPC clusters and integrating with storage/compute pipelines What we offer A dynamic high-tech company combined with financial soundness and world-class investors. Join an interdisciplinary, international team with 60+ different nationalities in a collaborative work environment. Lots of development opportunities in the context of our continued growth. Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth. Corporate Benefits Program that covers health, mobility, and learning with 100€ net per month. Modern office facilities with a rooftop terrace overlooking Munich, free drinks & fruits, and regular company events contribute to a good working environment. Note: Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich, Germany with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 2300 employees worldwide. Our mission is to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics by developing systems that combine state-of-the-art force-moment-sensing and world-leading image-processing technology. This unique combination of technologies allows us to provide user-friendly and affordable robotic solutions that enable intelligent precision assembly. This is made possible by our employees, who bring out the best in each and every day with creativity and enthusiasm. Become part of this team and shape the future of robotics with us! We are proud of our diversity and welcome your application regardless of gender and sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr