Hybrid Global Network Platform Engineer – m/f/d

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About the role

  • Global Network Platform Engineer focusing on network operations and infrastructure at Knauf, a leading building materials manufacturer. Requires technical expertise in SD-WAN and large-scale networks.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point, resolving complex incidents from 2nd‑line operations and Service Managers to minimize business impact
  • Translate platform architecture and service strategies into robust technical configurations and deployments across global projects
  • Build and operate automation and API integrations; use monitoring, AIOps and observability to anticipate and resolve performance issues
  • Create and maintain low‑level designs, automation playbooks, SOPs and standardized configuration templates to drive consistency
  • Modernize and harden Knauf’s global network estate—covering hardware refresh, configuration management, SD‑WAN rollout, and secure‑by‑design controls including NAC compliance

Requirements

  • Degree in computer science/IT or equivalent experience in large-scale enterprise environments
  • Proven track record operating campus and enterprise networks at global scale (10,000+ users) across routing, switching, wireless and network security
  • Hands-on with SD-WAN, ideally Fortinet (FortiManager/FortiGate), including migrations from legacy WAN to modern SD-WAN
  • Cisco CCNP or Fortinet NSE 4+ strongly preferred
  • Experienced with centralized network management platforms, identity services and core network services; comfortable with API-driven workflows to improve operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business
  • Flexibility: A wide time window for flexible working and weekly remote days
  • Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, private health care, occupational safety, and more
  • Time Savings: Parking and direct access to public transport (train, bus)
  • Feel Approach: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events
  • Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses
  • Inspiring work environment: Our nicely designed office offers you an environment that fosters creativity and productivity. We love coming together as a team here!

Job title

Global Network Platform Engineer – m/f/d

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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