Network Architect (m/f/d)

We shape the future of work - shape it with us!

We are TAKKT - an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, FRANKEL, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better.

We are looking for motivated people who want to contribute shaping the workplaces of tomorrow.

Join the TAKKT Group - we are looking for motivated employees in Budapest to strengthen our team as anNetwork Architect to shape new worlds of work!

Where You Make An Impact:

• Design, implement, and maintain WAN/SD-WAN connectivity, site-to-site and remote-access VPN tunnels, and dynamic routing
• Operate and evolve campus and datacenter switching, including VLAN design, segmentation, and high availability
• Plan and support wired and wireless LAN, including coverage, roaming, and authentication
• Manage firewalls and security policy, including VPN, segmentation, and change control
• Design and operate virtual networking in the datacenter (NSX-T) and hybrid connectivity to Azure and AWS
• Drive network automation: build and maintain config templates, infrastructure-as-code, API-driven changes, and automated compliance and monitoring checks
• Act as 3rd-level escalation for complex incidents, performing root-cause analysis and preventing recurrence
• Own firmware, hardware lifecycle, and refresh projects across sites
• Maintain network documentation, standards, and design guidelines
• Support the team lead with roadmap input, vendor evaluation, and mentoring and cross-training of colleagues

Because You Matter:

• Flexibility & free time: Flexible working hours with a hybrid model requiring 60% office presence
• Attractive workplace: Modern office in a central location, excellent transport connections, and an on-site canteen.
• Diverse benefits: Diverse benefits: We’re proud to offer a comprehensive and diverse range of benefits tailored to support our teams-no matter where they are.
• Support & responsibility: Family services for every life situation, plus active promotion of sustainability and social engagement.

What Makes You Be the Perfect Fit:

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, including architecture or design responsibility in multi-site environments
• Strong knowledge of routing (BGP, OSPF, static/policy-based routing) and switching (VLANs, STP, LACP, stacking/MLAG)
• Solid experience with VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL VPN, tunnel troubleshooting)
• General Wi-Fi knowledge (design basics, WPA2/3 Enterprise, troubleshooting)
• Network automation experience: scripting (Python) and/or tools such as Ansible or Terraform, plus working with vendor REST APIs (e.g. Mist, FortiManager, Azure/AWS APIs)
• Hands-on experience with several of the following, ideally most:
• Juniper SD-WAN (Mist / Session Smart Router) or equivalent sd-wan experience
• Fortinet FortiGate ( firewall policy, VPN, SD-WAN, FortiManager) or equivalent firewall experience
• VMware NSX-T (segments, T0/T1 gateways, distributed firewall)
• Extreme Networks switching or equivalent switching experience
• Azure networking (VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Virtual WAN, NSGs)
• AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN)
• Strong troubleshooting skills with packet capture and monitoring tools
• Fluent English; German is a plus

Nice to have

• Experience with 802.1X / NAC (e.g. ClearPass) and certificate-based authentication
• CI/CD or Git-based workflows for network changes
• Experience in a multi-brand or post-merger environment
• Relevant certifications (JNCIS/JNCIP, NSE 4-7, NCP-NV, Azure AZ-700, AWS Advanced Networking, CCNP/CCIE or equivalent)

Ready To Join Us?

Then apply now and become part of the TAKKT Group. Together we create impactful, efficient and sustainable solutions designed to improve and simplify our customers’ workplace experience - for our customers, for us, and for YOU - shape new worlds of work!

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