DZNE is a world-leading, internationally oriented center for cutting-edge research into diseases of the nervous system. With its outstanding research personalities and state-of-the-art infrastructure, it offers the best conditions for publications and results at the highest level.

Around 1,200 employees at 10 locations in Germany are working together on new approaches to better understand and effectively combat diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.

That is our goal - maybe soon yours too? Become part of the DZNE and support us in realizing our research strategy!

Network Engineer (f/m/x)

Code: 1390/2025/2

The DZNE operates a central IT located in Bonn, which provides the central network, server and storage infrastructure, and services for the entire research institute distributed across 10 locations in Germany, supporting the work of scientists and administration. In the IT department, we are looking to strengthen the Network and Security team by recruiting a talented professional in network and cyber security.

Your role in detail

• Maintain, monitor, and manage DZNE’s network and communication infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance
• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers)
• Plan, coordinate, and implement complex network changes and upgrades
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity, performance, and security issues
• Configure, manage, and optimize firewall rules, IDS/IPS, and NAC to enhance network security
• Provide network architecture and design expertise for specific projects
• Define and enforce network security baselines and configuration templates
• Monitor network infrastructure, analyze faults, and identify potential threats, ensuring proactive protection and service improvement
• Work hands-on on network equipment in our data center environment, including device rack-mounting, structured cabling, and power/cooling management

Your qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or relevant studies in a related field.
• Four plus (4+) years of experience in the networking environment
• CISCO switch, router, Identity Services Engine (ISE), wireless LAN controller installation, configuration, management and troubleshooting experience
• Experience in installation, configuration, management of FortiGate firewall, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.
• Professional experience and extensive knowledge TCP/IP, NTP, DNS/DHCP, WLAN, VPN
• CISCO voice system (CUCM) installation, configuration and management
• Work Experience in data center environment i.e. rack and stack, structured cabling
• Basic understanding of datacenter power and cooling systems
• High level of responsibility, solution orientation and collaborative approach

What our employees value

• Innovation and internationality - a forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
• Work-life balance - we reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options
• Family-conscious corporate culture - because we know that family is important, we support you with parent-child offices, family services and daycare co-operations
• Health promotion – through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Focus on development - training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development
• Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund - including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme, in line with the responsibility and seniority of the role
• Personalised Onboarding - for a good start to your new professional challenge
• A feel-good working environment - our Bonn employees enjoy a campus surrounded by greenery, with on-site parking and public transport connections as well our company restaurant
• Job with prospects - The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of extension 

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Application deadline

14.03.2025