Infrastructure Network Architect (m/f/d)

Your tasks

• Conceptualization of designs and providing validation of end-to-end network architecture in alignment with the requirements of a multi-vendor data center and WAN environment.
• Overseeing the lifecycle of network components from hardware-level configuration to custom software integrations.
• Reviewing the current architecture state and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and project-specific goals.
• Actively contributing to the implementation by supporting engineering teams in hands-on tasks and proof-of-concept development.
• Evaluating of architectural proposals and implementations for compliance with defined security and performance benchmarks.
• Consulting on architectural gaps or risks and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Monitoring architectural consistency across engineering deliverables and resolve misalignments during implementation.
• Considering cost-efficiency and long-term operational impact as part of every architectural decision.
• Consulting on new technology trends such as Kubernetes networking, DPU-based networking, and Zero Trust concepts into the overall architecture.
• Identifying areas for modernization and continuous improvement.
• Addressing architectural gaps proactively through innovative, cross-cutting solutions.
• Balancing strategic, technical, and business perspectives to guide sustainable evolution of the infrastructure.
• Interpreting and providing structure of EDP (Enterprise Digital Platform) and domain-specific technical requirements into clear architecture blueprints.
• Interfacing with infrastructure and software stakeholders to align on solution intent and feasibility.
• Providing architectural clarity and act as a resource for cross-domain implementation questions.
• Acting as an architecture point of contact for functional technical guidance and clarification
• Applying defined architectural and project processes consistently throughout design and delivery phases.
• Maintaining complete documentation of architecture decisions, interface contracts, and system designs.
• Contributing to knowledge transfer and long-term maintainability through structured documentation practices.
• Prioritizing tasks based on complexity, urgency, and strategic relevance.
• Tracking progress, identify potential risks early, and communicate issues transparently.
• Engaging with stakeholders to gather missing input or validate assumptions.