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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Development Engineer/ Network and Patch Management (Kassel Hybrid, DE) - **Company:** SMA Solar Technology AG - **Location:** Niestetal, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, 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 - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://sma.jobs/job/Kassel-Hybrid-System-Development-Engineer-Network-and-Patch-Management/1398194833/ ## About the Role * 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. ## 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. 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