Hybrid IT System Engineer – Network and Security

at DATAGROUP

• Job title: IT System Engineer – Network and Security
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, Cloud, DNS, Linux
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Koln, Germany

About the role

• IT System Engineer managing network and security for mid-sized clients based in Köln. Incident resolution, network project planning, and customer interaction while supporting a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Incident, change and problem handling for heterogeneous customer networks (2nd and 3rd level, primarily remote)
• Planning and implementation of network projects
• Analysis of network faults
• Communication with vendors and, if necessary, directly with customers to resolve network issues
• Maintenance of network documentation and CMDBs
• Presales support in the area of network and security technologies
• Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation

Requirements

• Completed vocational IT training (e.g., IT Specialist — System Integration (all genders) or IT Systems Electronics Technician (all genders)) or a degree in Computer Science
• Several years of professional experience as a System Engineer (all genders) in network and security technologies
• Knowledge and experience with core network services (DNS, DHCP, proxy servers, mail relays, load balancers, RADIUS)
• Practical experience with products from Cisco, Fortinet and Check Point, and initial experience with Microsoft Azure networking products (e.g., Azure Virtual Network, Azure Load Balancer)
• Knowledge of networking concepts and tools used in cloud environments
• Experience with common tools and operating systems in network environments (Linux, Wireshark)
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Excellent German language skills (level C1/C2) and confident English skills
• Willingness to travel when customer projects are implemented outside Cologne

Benefits

• Security - a permanent employment contract with attractive compensation
• Financial provision - contribution to the company pension scheme or capital-forming benefits
• Training - individualized development and training opportunities, targeted on-the-job training, interesting and varied tasks in the future-focused IT sector, support for certification
• Work–life balance - generous mobile working policy and a working time account to support the balance of work and private life
• Modern workplaces - latest IT equipment, height-adjustable desks, two monitors
• Vacation - 30 days per year, 32 days from the 5th year of employment
• Deutschlandticket - opportunity to obtain a discounted public transport ticket
• Bike leasing - option to lease a bike (e.g., road bike, mountain bike or e-bike)
• Convenient location - good access to public transport and the motorway
• Team events - company events such as summer and Christmas parties, team brunches and barbecues, company runs, monthly prize draws
• Health week - activities and seminars promoting a healthy lifestyle, healthy nutrition and prevention
• Employee referral program - referral bonus with an attractive reward
• Working atmosphere - short communication and decision-making paths, casual first-name culture, relaxed and friendly interaction
• DATAGROUP fan shop - access to high-quality branded products for employees and a welcome voucher for new colleagues
• Corporate Benefits - access to exclusive, discounted employee offers for personal purchases from well-known providers