Staff Network Solutions Architect (f/m/d)
At IONOS, the leading European provider of cloud infrastructure, cloud services and hosting services, you will work together with a wide range of teams. We are characterized by open structures, a friendly working culture and flat hierarchies with a strong team spirit. We firmly believe that work and fun are compatible, and offer you the right environment for this. Our constant growth means that we are always looking for new colleagues. Become part of IONOS and grow with us.
Responsibilities
- Lead the network architecture for the IONOS public cloud environment, ensuring alignment with overall Hosting infrastructure strategy
- Collaborate with Product Owners, DevOps, SDN developers, cross-platform, and network engineering teams to define technical and product solutions, ensuring proposed solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with architectural standards
- Provide technical input into product and technology roadmaps, anticipating future business and technical needs
- Research, evaluate, design, and deploy emerging networking technologies (SDN, virtual networking, automation, security frameworks)
- Translate high-level business needs into detailed technical tasks for stakeholders and enterprise customers
- Design high-level and low-level network architectures (HLD/LLD) and maintain rigorous architectural documentation
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in network architecture and design, including public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Deep understanding of DC fabric architectures and implementation of the network services and VNFs on top of them
- Strong expertise in SDN, NFV, routing, switching, firewalling, and hybrid networking
- Proven experience leading complex network projects as both architect and technical leader
- Design of secure, scalable, and resilient networks across public cloud environments
- Solid experience with virtualized environments and their components (KVM, Open vSwitch, Linux bridges)
- Familiarity with automation and DevOps practices for networking (Netbox, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD)
- Strong background in Linux systems, including Python, NFtables, IPtables, Git
- Documentation and architecture skills (HLD, LLD, diagrams)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for diverse stakeholders
- High degree of resilience and adaptability, with the ability to remain effective and deliver results in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Benefits
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours
- Subsidized canteen and various free drinks at some locations
- Modern office space with very good transport connections
- Various employee discounts for activities and products
- Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops
- Numerous training and development opportunities
- Various health offers, such as sports and health courses