L3 Network Engineer

We are looking for an experienced L3 Network Engineer to join our global Network Services team within Continental Tires IT. In this role, you will take ownership of the global DNS‑DHCP infrastructure, support Meraki and separation firewall environments, and contribute to datacenter and core network architecture.

You will work in a dynamic, international environment alongside global, regional, and local teams to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable network operations.

Your Responsibilities

Core Network Services & Operations

• Operate, maintain, and further develop the global DNS‑DHCP infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, security, and performance of globally managed network services (DNS‑DHCP, Meraki, LAN, Core Network).
• Perform monitoring, backup, restore, compliance checks, and lifecycle activities.

Meraki, Firewalling & Datacenter Networks

• Support and operate Meraki deployments across global and local sites.
• Manage and troubleshoot separation firewalls and segmented network zones.
• Contribute to the operation and continuous improvement of local datacenter networks.

Engineering, Design & Standards

• Participate in the design, engineering, and documentation of network architectures.
• Define, implement, and enforce global standards and processes.
• Evaluate new technologies and support service improvement initiatives.

L3 Support & Consultation

• Resolve complex third‑level incidents and problem tickets.
• Collaborate closely with central, regional, and local IT teams to support hardware lifecycle and configuration quality.
• Provide expert consultation to locations on core network infrastructure.

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of hands‑on experience in enterprise network environments.
• Proven background in DNS‑DHCP, firewalling, and datacenter or branch networking.
• Experience in global operational roles and large distributed infrastructures.

Being part of a global IT team of thousands of colleagues working on various innovations and tasks, there is always an opportunity to grow and move into different directions within our corporation.

On top of that you can expect the following benefits:

• Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets (e. g. mentoring, trainings or global internal Software Academy)
• Work from home up to 2 days a week (unless workshops etc. require physical presence)
• Option to work from other EU countries up to 40 days per year
• Agile and collaborative workstyle
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Employee discounts
• An international team across 4 locations in a globally active organization
• Company and tariff pension plan
• Health insurance
• Assistance with child-care
• Relocation package offered if needed
• Canteen on-site
• On-site physicians
• Sabbatical option

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values Trust For One Another, Passion to Win and Freedom to Act, we are looking forward receiving your application.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated preliminary sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.