Senior IT Solution Architect 80-100%

Are you passionate about designing and managing IT architectures that enable teams to innovate and succeed?
Join our dynamic Tools and Infrastructure team at Siemens and play a key role in shaping the foundation of essential tools and infrastructure for a global R&D organization

As an Senior IT Solution Architect, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and managing IT infrastructures that support a broad range of core R&D processes, ensuring a seamless and exceptional user experience. You will collaborate with developer teams to optimize the developer toolchain, systems performance, and integration efforts

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of complex IT systems and infrastructure services, including public/private cloud (IaaS, including server virtualization on local hardware) and network infrastructure, to meet the needs of the R&D organization
• Drive technology innovations and collaborate with R&D stakeholders, Siemens corporate IT, and other software/hardware vendors to identify, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge solutions. Establish clear guidance on the evaluation process for new IT solutions specific to the local organization
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and corporate IT procedures, coordinating the integration of organizational policies related to IT systems
• Conduct regular assessments of existing IT systems, gather performance data to monitor resource usage, and propose improvements to optimize system reliability and performance
• Coordinate the installation, specification, testing, and service transition of software and hardware, ensuring alignment with operational needs
• Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of server and network infrastructures (Windows/Linux, VLAN, VPN, firewall management) to ensure the reliability and robustness of IT services
• Work closely with corporate IT, application operations, and other teams to develop strategies and action plans for upgrades and integrations
• Address security and performance issues, ensuring all systems meet industry standards and corporate security requirements. Participate in security audits and implement required changes
• Provide expert support for server and network troubleshooting, ensuring smooth operations and resolving user issues promptly

• Experience with IT/OT architectures for R&D environments and workflows based on state-of-the-art open-source concepts, including migration strategies from current solutions. Coverage of all relevant aspects (security, usability, performance, reliability, etc.)
• Extensive experience with core infrastructure technologies:
  • Windows and Linux, including configuration and management of base infrastructure services (e.g., file servers, domain controllers)
  • Virtualized environments, including hosting hardware, network virtualization, and cloud-based infrastructure
  • Database management and administration (e.g., DB2, SQL)
  • Network and security technologies (e.g., Cisco, Fortigate firewall, RADIUS) to ensure the integrity and security of IT services
• Familiarity with developer toolchains supporting the software development lifecycle (Git-based CI/CD), including IBM ALM, WebSphere, Artifactory, UrbanCode Deployment, and other relevant competitive technologies
• Strong understanding of security principles for systems and network administration (e.g., vulnerability management, least privilege, network segmentation, zero-trust architecture)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex systems and proactively propose solutions
• A collaborative mentality with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and fostering innovation across departments
• Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of vision, lead initiatives, make decisions, and drive improvements within the organization. Project management skills are an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Fluency in English is required; fluent German is a plus
• A passion for staying up to date with the latest technologies and a willingness to adapt to an evolving technological landscape

• 2-3 days per week of mobile working is standard
• Mobility allowance
• Varied further training opportunities
• Access to employee share programs
• Further information about employee benefits can be found here
  

What it's like working for us
We place significant emphasis on fostering an inclusive and flexible working culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic selves. Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us and contribute to an enriching corporate culture. We actively embrace mobile working to provide every colleague with more autonomy and the chance to achieve a good work-life balance. Learn more here

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I look forward to receiving your application.

Nathalie
Talent Acquisition Partner

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