Junior Network & Connectivity Engineer

Junior Network & Connectivity Engineer (m/f/d)

Reporting Line: Team Lead IT Infrastructure & Network

PWO Group is a global company in the mobility industry, shaping environmentally friendly mobility of the future. We are technology leaders in climate-friendly lightweight construction and combine innovation, economic efficiency and sustainability. Our corporate strategy is summarized by PEOPLE. PLANET. PROGRESS.

As Junior Network & Connectivity Engineer, you support the reliable, secure and efficient operation of PWO Group's global network and connectivity services. Working closely with experienced network specialists, the Team Lead IT Infrastructure & Network, international locations and external service providers, you assist with operational activities across WAN, SD-WAN, LAN, wireless, enterprise firewalls, remote access and internet connectivity. You perform structured troubleshooting, implement approved standard changes and contribute to network rollouts and improvement initiatives. The role provides a structured path for developing practical expertise in enterprise network operations and connectivity technologies.

Global Network Operations

• Support the operation and continuous improvement of global WAN, SD-WAN, LAN and wireless network services
• Monitor availability and performance and support the maintenance of business-critical connectivity across all locations
• Perform structured initial analysis and resolve standard incidents across routing, switching, internet access, DNS, VPN and network services
• Implement approved standard network changes and support lifecycle activities and technical optimizations
• Maintain monitoring information and accurate operational documentation for the network environment
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Firewall, VPN & Remote Access

• Support operation of the enterprise firewall landscape in a co-managed model with specialized service providers
• Implement approved standard firewall, routing, NAT, VPN and remote-access changes under guidance
• Support the investigation of security-related network issues and assist with upgrades, migrations and escalations involving external specialists
• Support documented DMZ configurations, network transitions and connectivity controls
• Assist responsible specialists with segmentation and NAC initiatives

Global WAN, Carrier & Cloud Connectivity

• Support the operational development of the global WAN and SD-WAN environment together with managed service providers
• Monitor international internet, underlay, carrier and connectivity services and support provider coordination
• Support new site connections, redundancy improvements and WAN migrations based on defined plans
• Assist with hybrid-cloud connectivity activities, including private connectivity, routing and secure integration of cloud services
• Support connectivity requirements for strategic platforms and services such as SAP RISE and other cloud solutions

LAN, Wireless & Manufacturing Connectivity

• Support enterprise switching, campus networks and wireless infrastructure
• Support network rollouts, hardware replacements, upgrades and standardization across locations
• Support secure connectivity between corporate IT and production or OT environments without responsibility for production systems or applications
• Support connectivity for plants, machines, remote service scenarios and external technical partners based on defined designs
• Assist with coordination of local IT teams and service providers during implementations and changes

Telecommunications Services

• Support telecommunications and VoIP services together with the responsible internal specialists and providers
• Assist with provider incidents, standard changes, certificates, upgrades and modernization activities
• Support the integration of telecommunications services into the network and security environment
• Document provider issues and support technical escalations while deep platform administration remains provider-led

Projects, Documentation & Provider Collaboration

• Complete assigned network and connectivity work packages within infrastructure projects
• Support technical concepts and contribute operational input to network standards and documentation
• Participate in testing and evaluating new technologies according to defined requirements
• Support the preparation of technical requirements and the review of supplier documentation
• Provide operational information for service reviews and technical provider coordination
• Follow approved procedures and consider operational stability and business requirements during changes

Education and Experience

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, vocational IT training or a comparable qualification
• Initial practical experience in network support, infrastructure operations or a comparable technical environment
• Experience with enterprise or multi-site network environments is beneficial but not required
• Initial experience with technical changes, projects or external service providers is beneficial
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is beneficial

Preferred Knowledge

• Basic to good knowledge of routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS and NAT
• Basic practical experience with LAN, wireless, WAN or internet connectivity
• Initial experience with an enterprise firewall platform such as Check Point, Fortinet or Palo Alto Networks is beneficial
• Basic understanding of VPN, remote access, DMZ and network-security concepts
• Familiarity with switching or wireless technologies such as Cisco, Aruba, Siemens Scalance or comparable platforms is beneficial
• Basic understanding of cloud connectivity and multi-site routing is beneficial
• Experience with monitoring tools, technical documentation or structured incident analysis is beneficial
• Knowledge of telecommunications, VoIP or carrier services is beneficial

Profile and Mindset

• Hands-on mentality and willingness to take responsibility for assigned technical activities
• Structured and analytical approach to network and connectivity issues
• Ability to complete defined tasks independently while seeking guidance for complex topics and collaborating with specialists and service providers
• Pragmatic problem solving with a focus on secure and reliable solutions
• Clear communication across technical teams, international locations and external partners
• Good German and English language skills
• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis

We value team members who are curious, reliable and motivated to build practical network expertise. You should enjoy working directly with network technologies, analyzing technical issues and learning from experienced colleagues and specialized partners. This role provides broad exposure to PWO's global connectivity environment and a structured opportunity to develop toward independent network engineering responsibilities.