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# Senior System Engineer Data Center

- **Company:** Rheinmetall
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Data Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Segmentation, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Zero Trust Network Access, Virtual Local Area Networks, Load Balancing, System Availability, Technical Debt, Data Center Networking, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=28b42e505d49fc51

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related technical discipline
 * Multiple years' experience in enterprise networking, with deep expertise in Data Center Networking and Network Security environments
 * Experience designing, implementing and operating Cisco Nexus-based Data Center infrastructures, including NDFC and VXLAN fabric architectures
 * Strong practical experience with enterprise firewall platforms, preferably Check Point, including security policy management and network segmentation technologies
 * Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VRF, VLAN and high-availability networking concepts
 * Hands-on experience operating and optimizing F5 load balancing solutions, application delivery services and traffic management technologies
 * Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, network security architectures micro-segmentation and enterprise security controls
 * Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Center, Check Point CCSA/CCSE, or equivalent certifications are highly valued

## Description

* Architect, design and engineer secure Data Center Network solutions supporting business-critical applications and hybrid infrastructure environments
 * Ownership over technical lifecycle, operational excellence and continuous improvement of assigned Data Center Network service offerings
 * Establish and govern network design standards segmentation architectures and connectivity patterns for modern Data Center environments based on Cisco Nexus, NDFC and VXLAN technologies
 * Design, implement and optimize Data Center fabric architectures, routing and switching infrastructures to ensure high availability, performance and scalability
 * Align Data Center Network and Security architectures with Zero Trust principles, enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements
 * Proactively analyze, optimize and forecast service performance, capacity requirements and technology lifecycle needs across assigned services
 * Lead advanced troubleshooting activities and perform root cause analysis for complex infrastructure, security and application connectivity challenges
 * Drive automation, standardization and technical debt reduction initiatives to improve operational efficiency and service reliability


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