IT System Engineer DMZ Operation & Security Services - min. 24h

• Ensuring the efficient and stable 24x7 operation of our DMZ (on-call duty) and critical security services in the network environment (including Remote Access VPN)
• Detection and elimination of service limitations and incidents (e.g. bandwidths, number of ports, KPIs)
• Definition and implementation of firewall rules together with the responsible application operators
• Development and implementation of security policies and zoning concepts
• Evaluation, introduction and operation of new technologies as well as standardization and automation of recurring processes

• Successfully completed university degree in computer science or comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in the field of network and firewall operation
• In-depth knowledge of network techniques (routing, switching, security, VPN, NAT)
• Practical experience with network technologies from different manufacturers and security solutions
• Sound knowledge in the field of network analysis and troubleshooting (baselining, monitoring, protocol analysis) as well as knowledge in the area of Network Security (Microsegmentation, NG Firewall, IPS, Zero Trust)
• Sound programming skills (DevNet, Python, Ansible, Terraform) and sound cloud skills (AWS, Azure)
• Ideally certifications (CCNA, CCDA Security, TISP)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Team orientation and independent way of working
• Communication and conflict skills as well as flexibility

Festo inspires people and organizations around the world with innovative solutions for industrial automation. We are an independent family business and offer more than 20,000 employees the opportunity to take bold steps, realize their ideas, and take on responsibility. As a team, we grow by tackling challenges together and we welcome everyone who wants to move the world with us.