IT Systems Architect Campus & Datacenter Network (m/w/d) in Leipzig

make IT happen!

Als IT-Systemhaus planen, implementieren und betreiben wir für unsere Kunden leistungsfähige Netzwerkinfrastrukturen für Campus- und Datacenter-Umgebungen. Unser Angebot reicht von klassischen Routing- und Switching-Lösungen über WLAN und Network Access Control bis hin zu modernen Fabric-, SDN- und Automatisierungskonzepten. Zur Verstärkung unseres Consulting-Teams suchen wir in Leipzig einen IT Systems Architect Campus & Datacenter Network (m/w/d), der skalierbare und sichere Netzwerkarchitekturen entwickelt und unsere Kunden bei strategischen Technologieentscheidungen begleitet.

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior IT Systems Architect for Campus & Datacenter Network to join our team in Leipzig. You will be responsible for designing scalable and secure network architectures and supporting our clients in strategic technology decisions.

Responsibilities

• Architecture Design and Technology Selection: Develop modern network architectures for campus and data center environments. Create high-level and low-level designs, evaluate suitable vendor solutions, and support technical implementation by the relevant teams.
• Strategic Consulting and Design: Analyze business requirements with clients and stakeholders, translating them into sustainable network and architecture concepts. Provide advice on technologies, products, and vendors in areas such as routing and switching, data center networking, WLAN, network access control, and network security, considering technical, economic, and regulatory frameworks.
• Presales and Customer Support: Support our sales team by evaluating customer inquiries and tenders. Develop individual solution concepts, participate in the creation of offers and cost estimates, and present technical architectures in workshops, customer presentations, and architecture reviews. Communicate complex technical content in an understandable way to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Network Security and Segmentation: Develop security and segmentation concepts for campus and data center networks, considering technologies and architectural principles such as Network Access Control, VLAN, VRF, ACL, Firewalls, Microsegmentation, Zero Trust, and Policy-based Access Control. Create secure and traceable access structures.
• Economic Responsibility: Evaluate network and architecture decisions from an economic perspective, considering TCO and ROI, and support budget planning and cost optimization. Ensure that technological innovations, economic sustainability, and the business goals of our customers are in harmony.
• Innovation and Technical Excellence: Evaluate new network and architecture approaches as part of Proof of Concepts and support complex network analyses, performance optimizations, and troubleshooting scenarios. Promote the automation and standardization of network infrastructures and evaluate technological developments in terms of their potential uses.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer: Work closely with customers, departments, sales, service account management, and technical teams. Mentor colleagues, communicate architectural guidelines to implementation teams, and share your knowledge in workshops, architecture reviews, and mentoring formats.

Requirements

• Completed degree in Computer Science, a comparable field of study, or completed technical training.
• Several years of experience as an IT Systems Architect or in a comparable position, ideally in a system house environment, with proven expertise in the planning, implementation, analysis, and optimization of modern campus and data center network architectures.
• In-depth knowledge of modern network architectures and data center networking technologies, including routing, switching, Spine-Leaf, VXLAN, EVPN, and software-defined networking concepts, as well as their integration into scalable and highly available infrastructures.
• Experience in the planning and optimization of campus networks, particularly in areas such as WLAN, network access control (e.g., Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass), and network segmentation and access control.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the field of network security and network automation, including Zero Trust approaches, microsegmentation, firewalls, intrusion detection & prevention, and modern automation and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
• Knowledge of ITIL and project management methods.
• Understanding of operational processes and organizational structures.
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills as well as assertiveness.
• High degree of customer and service orientation.
• High degree of initiative and a strong solution-oriented approach.
• Fluent German (at least C1 level) and fluent English skills.

We Offer

• Training and Certifications: Practical training and further education to advance your professional and personal development.
• Flexible Working Hours: Flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and private life.
• Home Office: Flexible home office options for concentrated work and more balance in everyday life.
• Modern Hardware (Laptop and Company Phone): Modern hardware for your daily work to ensure flexible and efficient working.
• Ergonomic Workstations: Ergonomic workstations for healthy and comfortable work in the office.
• Company Pension Plan: Our company pension plan supports you in long-term wealth creation.
• Childcare Subsidy: Our childcare subsidy supports you in reconciling family and career.
• Shopping Card: The shopping card offers you regular extras for your shopping and more flexibility.
• Benefits on the Corporate Benefits Portal: Secure attractive discounts at numerous brands via Corporate Benefits.
• Employee Events: Team-building events to strengthen team spirit and create beautiful memories outside of everyday life.
• Good Transport Links: Thanks to our good location and connections, you can reach us easily by car, train, or bicycle.
• Job Ticket: The job ticket allows you to travel to work in a relaxed and environmentally friendly way.
• Company Bicycle Leasing: With the company bicycle leasing, you stay mobile, sustainable, and promote your health.
• Company Car: A company car offers you comfort, flexibility, and support in your professional life.
• Possibility of Sabbatical: A sabbatical gives you the opportunity to design longer breaks individually.

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Contact Us

Apply now with your current CV by email to [email protected] or use the form below! We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Daniela Klette

HR Manager Recruiting

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +49 341 98 271 144

Information on Data Processing

Personal formulations are to be considered gender-neutral and apply to (m/w/d).