Senior Network Administrator - WAN | Senior Netzwerk Administrator - WAN (m/w/d)

BWI GmbH

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Feb 27, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Network Administrator focused on Wide Area Networks (WAN), you will be responsible for ensuring the digital future-readiness of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). This role involves the end-to-end lifecycle management of the WAN backbone and access areas, specifically handling Layer 3 services, customer edge devices, and encryption solutions according to VS-NfD standards. On a daily basis, you will build and operate WAN components in complex environments, monitor systems using central management tools, and perform deep-dive error analysis within incident and problem management processes. You will also drive network optimization configurations and contribute to service development and large-scale rollouts. This position is ideal for experienced IT professionals who value societal impact and security, offering a stable environment with modern benefits like mobile working, trust-based working hours, and extensive professional development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning and internal measures.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational IT training (e.g., IT Specialist for System Integration) or equivalent qualification.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in network administration and WAN operations
  • Professional experience in managing Layer 3 WAN services and Customer Edge devices
  • Experience with encryption solutions and security standards (VS-NfD)
  • Proven experience in troubleshooting and configuration within complex network structures
  • Experience in project participation and service rollouts

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Participation in on-call rotation (Rufbereitschaft) is required. Locations available in Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Nuremberg, or Rheinbach.