Job Description:
Job Title: IT Network Engineer (m/f/d)
Location: Viernheim, Germany
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Discuss business requirements and underlying computer network that is used to support the business functions.
- Analyze current network infrastructure, traffic pattern, network utilization, performance, and security vulnerability.
- Design best-practice corporate infrastructure and datacenter to meet needs and regulatory compliance.
- Lead a team to implement the proposed solutions and oversee the project.
- Troubleshoot advanced routing and switching problems revolving around corporate Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, and various networking technologies (eg. routing, switching, security, wireless, IP telephony etc.).
- Configure and support wide range of Cisco networking product families.
- Document global network topology, traffic flows and all network engineering processes
- May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Provide user training and support to ensure efficient use of IT Infrastructure systems.
- Collaborate with other IT team members to ensure a high level of service delivery.
- Monitor IT systems and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
- Participate in IT projects as required.
- Local engagement on IT relevant requests.
Education and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Experience in a similar IT support role.
- Proven working experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting network issues
- Solid experience in the administration and performance tuning of application stacks
- Certifications in ITIL.
- Experience with supporting a Laboratory or healthcare environment.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in English; German or French is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Experience with IT support and incident management.
- Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
- Familiarity with common IT systems and software (e.g., Windows OS, MS Office, networking fundamentals).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Customer-focused with a commitment to providing high-quality support.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Travel to Antech sites for onsite support activities
About Antech
Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.
Antech is part of Science & Diagnostics, a division of Mars Petcare — and we are dedicated to one purpose: creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™. Through comprehensive veterinary care, nutrition, breakthrough programs in diagnostics, wearable health monitoring, DNA testing and pet welfare, our 100,000 Petcare Associates help pets in more than 130 countries.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.
Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™.
We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
