Senior Network Engineer

Who we are 

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds.

SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.

SimCorp is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients  

Join our diverse Client Services unit, a strategically vital division that provides technical solutions and support to our clients worldwide. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a senior specialist with enthusiasm for IT infrastructure and automation to join our global team.  

As a Senior Network Engineer in our DevOps automation team, you will participate in ensuring the success of some of the largest clients in the global financial sector in the operation of their SimCorp applications on our SaaS solution. 
You will be part of a Scrum team that designs and develops state-of-the-art automation solutions using the Azure Cloud platform. The team consists of a Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers  

Why this role is important to us  

We expect that you like working in an agile setup and that you enjoy working in a team. You are creative and take pride in getting things done, you are comfortable working with some uncertainties, and your priority is to deliver to the team’s commitments, regardless of the type of work (building automation, supporting others, sharing knowledge, maintenance, test automation, code reviews, feature refinement). At SimCorp, we build and put trust in having a creative, inclusive, and team-empowered work environment where a positive attitude, learning mindset, and effective communication skills (in English) both verbally and in writing are key.  
 

It is a must for us that you have strong proven knowledge of network configurations including cloud security. 

Additionally, you are eager to learn or already proficient in utilizing the Azure tool stacks and have expertise in Cloud infrastructure automation and orchestration. 

What will you be responsible for  

• Engage proactively in Scrum events and contribute to strategic planning for accomplishing team objectives, including defining sprint completion criteria 

• Collaborate with the product owner and fellow engineers to enhance and refine new features 

• Continuously strive for personal growth, as well as the advancement of the team and our product 

• Actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team 

• Investigate novel technologies and assess potential solutions 

Some of the technologies we use 

Cloud Networking, Ansible & Terraform, Azure PowerShell, Azure REST API, ARM/Bicep templates, Azure DevOps Suite, Log Analytics. 

These technologies and products can be leveraged to successfully deploy, manage, and optimize on the Azure cloud platform. 

What we value  

• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, etc.). 

• Proficiency in network security principles and best practices, including firewalls (PaloAlto), VPNs, encryption, and access control. 

• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform/Ansible) for automating the deployment and management of Azure resources 

• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues within Azure environments, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security 

• Experience with Azure configuration tool stack (ARM templates, Bicep, Az CLI) 

• Hands-on experience in working with modern CI/CD solutions 

• Knowledge of SecDevOps principles 

• Experience deploying and configuring Windows OS and applications 

• Have a broad knowledge of IT Infrastructure automation in general 

• Experience from a similar job in an international environment 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, assess network needs, and define network architecture standards. Document network designs, configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines. 
   

Additional skills that would be valued 

• Design and implementation of cloud network architectures 

• Security and compliance 

• Performance monitoring and troubleshooting 

Opportunities 

By Joining our team, you will have the chance to:  

• Become part of a thriving company comprising collaborative, curious, courageous, and capable employees 

• Explore a multitude of exciting learning and development opportunities, supported by our unique learning guild. 

• Engage with highly skilled and supportive colleagues, each bringing their own diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 

• Join a company that not only values but actively advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, fostering a truly inclusive and empowering environment. 

Next Steps 

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process