Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and security-focused Secure Internet Access architect to design, manage, and optimize secure internet access solutions across our global enterprise environment. This role ensures, that all outbound and inbound internet traffic is securely managed, monitored, and compliant with industry best practices. In the context of a global and complex network landscape, the service must be maintained with consideration for evolving business requirements, reliability, functionality, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Fortinet security solutions, Cisco networking, cloud-native firewalls (CNF), AWS infrastructure as well as strong foundational knowledge of DNS and Active Directory (AD).

 

Responsibilities

Technical design, consulting and 3rd level support for Secure Internet Access frameworks using industry best practices and zero-trust principlesFirewall Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain FortiGate firewalls and feature-sets, managed via FortiManager and monitored using FortiAnalyzerCloud Integration: Implement and manage secure access in hybrid and cloud environments using Cloud-Native Firewall (CNF) and AWS security services (e.g., AWS WAF, Security Groups, VPCs).Network & DNS Security: Monitor and secure DNS traffic, prevent DNS-based threats, and ensure proper DNS configuration for reliability and security.Facilitate escalation and problem-solving processes through close collaboration with internal IT teams and external service providers.Develop and propose strategies to enhance internet access networks and its security, considering functionality and costsProject work in global teams.

QualificationsDegree in Information Technology or equivalent qualificationExpert knowledge in the networking area: Network topologies & protocolsAdvanced knowledge with Fortinet products securing Internet Access (FortiGate, FortiProxy on-prem/cloud, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)Knowledge of cloud native firewalls and their deploymentKnowledge of ITSM processesDevOps / IaC skills are a plusFluent EnglishVery good communication skillsExperience in working as part of a global acting and multicultural team, with international supplier/vendors.

Additional Information

What we offer:

Pay for Performance:

Achievement Bonuses and Rewards;Recommendation Bonuses for new team members;Flexibility Program including flexible hours and mobile work.

Wellbeing:

Health & Wellness (Private Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sport activities etc.);Different discounts (glasses, tires, medical, shopping);In-house restaurant & coffee corners.

Life-Long Learning:

Technical, Soft Skills & Leadership trainings;Dedicated Programs and Conferences;Free Language Courses (English, German, French etc);Access to e-learning platforms;Career development opportunities (local and international);

 

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