Senior Network Engineer (Datacenter & Connectivity) | Senior Network Engineer (all genders) - Network (Datacenter & Connectivity)

Merck KGaA

Weiterstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Feb 26, 2026
Full-time
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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

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

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.