Lead Network Architect

Lead Network Architect

Job Description:

Join us in transforming the energy sector while ensuring a secure energy supply. We offer diverse teams and flexible working hours in a culture that values equality, appreciation, and respect. You will work on innovative business models and technological solutions for a modern, sustainable energy supply. Are you ready to make an impact? We look forward to meeting you!

IT Languages:

• Azure
• MPLS
• VPN
• Routing
• Switching
• SDN
• QoS

Join our IT team and take on a leadership role!:

Define and maintain the conceptual architecture and strategy for IT Connectivity Services., Ensure the future network strategy aligns with industry trends and integrates with cloud and mobility strategies., Translate concepts and strategies into actionable projects aligned with business needs., Provide design governance and oversight for projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals., Lead a team of technical architects from the organization and third parties for assigned programs., Conduct steering and governance meetings with senior management stakeholders., Maintain operational support with third parties to meet global business requirements., Ensure project success through adherence to architectural frameworks and quality commitments., Proactively manage the quality of high-level designs provided by service providers., Facilitate communication between architecture, project teams, and external partners regarding project status., Initiate and manage group-wide infrastructure initiatives with service providers to meet strategic goals., Establish improved practices within the architecture community to enhance service quality., Stay updated on industry developments and research relevant technologies., Estimate project scope, size, time, and resource requirements., Provide alternative solutions to business requirements considering time, cost, quality, and scope.

Spoken Languages:

• English, German, French

Skillset:

• Network architecture design
• Cloud networking
• Leadership and team management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Change management

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in strategic development
• design
• and management of LAN/WAN/WLAN solutions in complex
• international environments.
• Hands-on engineering experience with Microsoft Azure network components
• including Firewalls and VNETs.
• Ability to lead a technical team in end-to-end network design and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in developing network strategies influenced by cloud computing
• mobility
• and IoT advancements.
• Strong design skills in MPLS
• QoS
• VPN
• Routing
• and Switching
• with an interest in SDN and hybrid networks.
• In-depth knowledge of designing corporate MPLS
• SD-WAN
• and Internet-based networks with global carriers.
• Experience in a SASE environment
• with a solid understanding of Zero Trust Network Access using Palo Alto Prisma Access.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership experience
• particularly in managing complex technical teams.
• Experience managing change in international contexts.
• High customer service orientation and strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships during change initiatives.
• Proactive approach to work and readiness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Experience in managing third-party vendors in outsourced IT environments.

Years of Experience:

10

Location:

Europe

Job Benefits:

• Additional medical services
• Company pension
• Sport activities/facilities
• Flexible working hours
• Company laptop
• Fitness programs
• Incentives & events
• Parking space
• Employee discount
• Sabbatical
• Cafeteria
• Meal coupons
• Company mobile phone
• Childcare
• Company medical officer
• Coaching
• Home office
• Extra day off
• Public transport ticket
• Barrier-free access
• Good transport connections

Working Conditions:

Full Time

Employment Type:

Permanent contract

Company Culture:

• We foster a culture of inclusivity
• respect
• and appreciation
• encouraging a collaborative environment where innovation thrives.

Opportunities For Advancement:

• There are numerous opportunities for career advancement and professional development within the organization.

visa Sponsorship:

Available