Senior Network Engineer (Datacenter & Connectivity) | Senior Network Engineer (all genders) - Network (Datacenter & Connectivity)
Merck KGaA
Job Summary
As a Senior Network Engineer based in Darmstadt, you will join a global team dedicated to the stability and continuous improvement of enterprise network services. Your daily activities will focus on designing, implementing, and operating complex data center networking solutions, with a particular emphasis on network security controls and cloud connectivity integration. You will act as an individual contributor, collaborating with architects to define global standards and ensure end-to-end consistency across on-premise and public cloud environments. This role balances hands-on engineering with high-level documentation and design governance. You will be responsible for enhancing operational efficiency through automation and monitoring while participating in an on-call rotation to manage escalations. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional looking to influence a global, federated infrastructure within a leading science and technology company that values innovation and inclusive culture.
Required Skills
Education
Not specified
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and networking
- Extensive experience in designing and operating enterprise network environments
- Proven track record with Cisco ACI/Nexus and enterprise firewall solutions
- Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud connectivity integration
- Professional experience in global design governance and standardization
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation; Travel requirement of up to 10% domestic and 10% international; Support primarily during Germany business hours.
More Jobs from Merck KGaA
Cyber Security Expert - Electronics | Cyber Protection Expert Electronics / Part-Fulltime/ all Genders
Feb 26, 2026
As a Cyber Protection Expert within the Electronics division, you will be a key safeguard for global...
Master's Thesis Student: Ontology-Enabled Digital Process Development in Modular Stirred Tank Units | MSc thesis: Ontology-Enabled Digital Process Development in Modular Stirred Tank Units (all genders)
Feb 26, 2026
This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct a Master's thesis at the intersection of proces...
ERP Deployment Lead EU | ERP Deployment Lead EU (all genders)
Feb 24, 2026
As the ERP Deployment Lead, you will spearhead the transformational rollout of a global SAP S/4HANA ...