System Development Engineer/ Network and Patch Management (Kassel Hybrid, DE)

SMA Solar Technology AG
Niestetal, Germany
29 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
German
Job source

Tech stack

Grid System Microsoft Windows Systems Engineering Complex Networks Computer Networks Monitoring of Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Linux System Administration Linux Servers Modbus Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) Network Architecture
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Routing Network Protocols Systems Development Life Cycle Remote Access Technology Simple Network Management Protocols Syslog Systems Integration TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Virtual Local Area Networks Data Logging Computer Network Operations Information Technology Cybercrime Patch Management Server Operating Systems & Platforms

Job description

The Systems Engineering team is responsible for the technical aspects of developing, planning, implementing, and monitoring systems in the areas of large-scale battery storage, hydrogen (P2G), and off-grid systems. Your work will focus on service and patch management for complex network architectures.Your mission - what you can expect from us:

  • Network operations: Responsibility for service, update and patch management of active network components as well as connected Windows and Linux server systems to ensure stable and secure operations.
  • Architecture & design: Planning, designing and documenting network architectures for existing and new infrastructures, including their continuous development and improvement.
  • Stability & security: Operating and securing networks and remote access solutions with a strong focus on availability, performance and protection against cyber threats.
  • Analysis & optimization: Systematic analysis, isolation and sustainable resolution of incidents, combined with continuous optimization of the network environment in day-to-day operations.
  • Change & migration: Professional support for changes, extensions and migrations of existing networks, working closely with internal stakeholders and interfaces.

Requirements

  • Completed degree in computer science, communications engineering or electrical engineering, completed vocational training as an IT specialist (e.g. system integration) or a comparable qualification.
  • Several years of professional experience in the design, operation and maintenance of networks in complex IT environments.
  • Solid knowledge of routing, switching and common network protocols such as TCP/IP, VLAN and VPN.
  • Experience with high-availability and redundancy concepts (e.g. MRP/MRPP), industrial protocols such as IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus TCP or MQTT, as well as central monitoring and logging protocols like SNMP and Syslog.
  • Experience in lifecycle, patch and update management of network components and server operating systems in Windows and Linux environments.
  • Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

Benefits & conditions

Does this sound interesting to you? Follow the links below to learn more about some of our projects:

  • Project St. Eustatius: 100% Caribbean Solar Power
  • Project Hydrogen Dune
  • Project BigBattery Lausitz at the Schwarze Pumpe site

We shape alternative energy solutions for future generations. Join our young, passionate team and become part of our success story. As part of the SMA Group, you’ll enjoy attractive corporate benefits while working in a dynamic and innovative environment. We look forward to receiving your application!

Your contact: Hannah Höster | SMA Altenso GmbH| Phone: +49 561 9522-0 #SMA Altenso GmbH *At Altenso, we stand for equal opportunity and diversity - regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

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