IT Network Engineer(m/f/d)

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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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.

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