About the Company
Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture. As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.
Responsibilities
- Align and report all relevant decisions to Platform Manager and Senior Platform Architects, ensuring proper service strategy implementation within projects
- Design and implement automation solutions, and API integrations to streamline LAN/WLAN network operations, leveraging AIOps and advanced analytics to enhance network performance and reliability
- Create and continuously update service domain-relevant documentation, including designs, automation workflows, and integration reports
- Support projects related to the optimization and modernization of Office Networks, such as LAN/WLAN infrastructure refreshment, DDI solution deployment, and automation-driven network enhancements
- Supervise and audit IT hardening activities, particularly focusing on the firewall rollout and ensuring compliance with security standards
Requirements
- Hold a Diploma or Masters degree in Computer Science, or possess equivalent business experience
- Extensive experience in LAN/WLAN network managing and implementation, with a proven track record in LAN/WLAN architecture roles for large-scale global networks (10,000+ users) including routing, switching, segmentation, and network security
- Experienced in Network Design of LAN and WLAN in a Cisco environment with relevant Cisco certification (CCNA minimum; CCNP/CCIE preferred)
- Proficient in network automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform), experienced in implementing AIOps solutions to enhance network operations, knowledgeable in Cisco SD-Access technology and management tools (e.g., Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, Cisco TrustSec)
- Familiar with API development and integration, particularly with platforms like ServiceNow, to enable automated workflows and improve operational efficiency
Benefits
- Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company
- 30 days of vacation, special leave, flexitime account with flexible working and weekly home office days
- Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, as well as opportunities for active health promotion
- Ample parking and access to public transport
- Individual onboarding, company and team events
- Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training
- Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases
- E-Bike leasing and relocation support for international candidates