RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent
Your future plans
As an IT Architect - Connectivity, Network Security & Unified Communication (Sen.), you will play a central role at RWE in a future-proof manner for the entire Group at over 250 locations. We are looking for you and your expertise to implement the company-specific network and unified communication (UC) architecture and strategy in order to continuously align the network and UC landscape with the strategic goals of the Group together with internal and external partners and providers.
You will be part of the "Connectivity and Unified Communication" department, which is responsible for the network and network security, including 2nd and 3rd level. The spectrum includes not only operation, maintenance and support, but also design, implementation and further development of the infrastructure on a project basis for the entire group.
* As an IT Architect - Connectivity, Network Security & Unified Communication, you will be responsible for defining the IT architecture by balancing tactical business requirements, strategic value creation and technological future-proofing with a view to the overall optimum of the IT landscape by specification and clarification for projects and demands.
* Architecture Management:
o Architecture approval for MFP-C topics (Team lead / Head-Of approval also required)
o Documentation of architecture decisions
o Architecture roadmap for the department
o Creation and maintenance of architectural documents
o Responsible architecture governance for MFP-C (Accountable is Head-Of)
o Representation of the department in other RWE architecture forums
* Technology and market scouting
* Consult subject matter experts with solution design
* Support with governance, risk, compliance and IT-Security alignments
* Support with any integration topics outside of the MFP-C domain
* Interface to RWE business partner, IT infra portfolio management and RWE business stakeholder related to architecture topics
* Consult on business cases or tenders for new projects, technologies or suppliers
* Prototyping new technologies
Your powerful skills
* Several years of professional experience in network technologies, cloud (Azure & AWS), unified communications and managing partners and providers
* Excellent knowledge in development, design and operation of cloud network services incl Zero Trust Network Access
* Excellent knowledge in telephony services, collaboration like Chat, Voice, Video Conferencing, Video broadcast and media services
* Solid understanding of services like IPAM, ext. DNS and domain management
* Solid end-to-end understanding in the area of network & connectivity
* Goal and team orientation, analytical and organisational skills as well as conceptual, analytical and solution-oriented thinking and working
* Understanding of overarching technical and commercial contexts as well as strong interpersonal and methodological skills
* Business fluent in English and German and willingness to travel
Advantageous, but not a must
* Experience with hybrid cloud networking
* Understanding of on premise networking technology stack (willingness to learn it)
* Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Python and AzureDevOps
* Cloud Certifications such as Azure Network Engineer Associate or AWS Certified Advanced Networking
What we value most is passion, willingness to learn and a determined and resilient work ethic. So, if you can't display all of the skills above we would still like to hear from you.
Benefits you can rely on
* A highly motivated dynamic team with a "you" mentality and fun at work
* Modern company campus with several company restaurants and coffee bars with free fruit and drinks
* Ample employee parking through our own parking garages on campus
* Flexible working in the office and remotely (hybrid model)
* Attractive remuneration plus additional benefits such as employer-funded company pension scheme and employee discounts
* Company kindergarten "Lumiland" and parent-child offices
* Extensive health management with own fitness centre directly on campus
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Any questions? Vince Manning (Recruiting), +44 7585 981083
We look forward to meeting you!
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters
RWE Supply & Trading is the interface between RWE and the energy markets around the world. Around 2,000 employees from over 70 different countries trade electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. The trading entity also ensures the commercial optimisation of RWE's power plant dispatch and markets electricity from RWE. #J-18808-Ljbffr