Responsible for operating, securing, and evolving the central network infrastructure (WiFi, branch networks, firewalls) and for implementing the Zero Trust strategy across all sites. The role increasingly supports NOC (Network Operations Center) operations and secures stable, reliable connectivity for business-critical applications and client projects. ResponsibilitiesOperate and administer the firewall landscape (incl. WatchGuard Firebox, Zscaler), including rule reviews and policy maintenanceImplement the Zero Trust architecture for branch locations, including migration of existing sitesEnsure network availability/uptime; contribute to MTTR/MTTD improvement for network incidents and adherence to change success rate/SLA targetsSupport the datacenter consolidation (incl. the closure of FRA6/FRA8)Act as technical interface to adjacent teams (Firewall, Exchange, Azure AD, Operations Control)Progressively take on NOC-related tasks to support operationsContribute to the team goal AFAR (AI Feature Adoption Rate): document AI-supported workflows in ConfluenceRequirementsSeveral years of professional experience at senior level (seniority tier A3) in network/firewall operationsSolid knowledge of firewall technologies (WatchGuard, Zscaler or similar) and Zero Trust conceptsExperience with WAN/VPN, VLAN design, and site connectivity (site-to-site)Analytical troubleshooting skills and willingness for cross-team coordination on complex incidentsFluent English. German is a plusWillingness to work in an international nearshore team Show more Show less