Continental
Manufacturing
L3NetworkEngineer-Datacenter
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“L3 Network Engineer - Datacenter at Continental. Skills: Network infrastructure management, Datacenter networks, Cisco ACI. Manage network infrastructure. Maintain network infrastructure”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Academic degree in Computer Science, 5+ years experience network architecture, Understanding of networking protocols, Understanding of (security-) concepts, Understanding of technologies, Understanding of tools, TCP/IP knowledge, Firewalls knowledge, Load balancers knowledge, Cisco DNA Center knowledge, Cisco FMC knowledge, Cisco ACI knowledge, Proven experience managing enterprise network infrastructure, Understanding of ITIL practices, Fluent in English (min. B2)
Nice to Have
CCNP or equivalent, Proficiency in service management tools
What You'll Do.
Manage network infrastructure
Maintain network infrastructure
Oversee core switches
Oversee Cisco ACI environments
Oversee load balancers
Oversee access switches
Ensure high availability
Ensure optimal performance
Lead network architecture design
Develop network architectures
Implement network architectures
Provide consulting support
Monitor network access services
Optimize network access services
Ensure solutions comply with security standards
Ensure solutions comply with regulations
Ensure solutions comply with best practices
Work with stakeholders
Understand stakeholder needs
Ensure solutions align with requirements
Drive escalation processes
Drive problem management processes
Coordinate incident resolution
Coordinate problem resolution
Perform hardware patching
Configure network infrastructure
Handle 3rd level IT tickets
Coordinate with external partners
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal IT teams; External service providers; Managed service providers; Software vendors; Hardware vendors; Technical teams; Business units
Communication Scope
Consulting support
Full Job Description
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites. The L3 Network Engineer will be responsible for managing and maintaining our network infrastructure for the central Datacenter core networks. This includes overseeing Core Switches, Cisco ACI environments, firewalls, load balancers, Access Switches, maintenance of these devices, monitoring, backup, and restore processes for the central Datacenter, in addition to developing and designing the core networks in the location Datacenters and providing consulting support to all Tires locations, on the local area networks. The role also involves performing hardware patching, configuring network infrastructure, handling 3rd level IT tickets, and coordinating with external partners. Your main tasks will include: * Oversee and maintain core switches, Cisco ACI environments, firewalls, load balancers, and access switches within the central datacenter. * Ensure high availability and optimal performance of all network components. * Lead the design, development, and implementation of core network architectures for location-specific datacenters. * Provide expert consulting support to tiered locations on network design and implementation. * Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of network access services t
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