Network Architect - OT/IT (m/f/d)

We are on an exciting journey building a digital environment for the Knauf Group that is as groundbreaking as our products for the construction industry. If you are looking for a global impact that is shaped by values such as entrepreneurship, commitment, partnership and Menschlichkeit, this could be the ideal challenge for you.

What you'll do

• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives related to network architecture
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing IT and OT network infrastructure to inform the design and planning process
• Develop detailed network architecture designs tailored to project specifications, considering factors such as system integration, performance optimization, and cybersecurity
• Create project-specific network diagrams, documentation, and implementation plans outlining proposed architectures, configurations, and resource requirements
• Provide technical expertise and guidance during project execution, ensuring adherence to design standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to procure necessary equipment, coordinate installations, and conduct testing and validation of network implementations

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience in network architecture design and implementation within project environments, with a focus on IT and OT integration
• Strong knowledge of networking principles, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless networking
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and other OT technologies commonly used in manufacturing environments
• Expertise in project management methodologies and tools, with demonstrated experience in coordinating complex network projects from inception to completion
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage project stakeholders
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Project+) preferred

WE.YOU.TOGETHER.

We all shape our lives in our own way. As an employer, we are an important part that indirectly supports this with a wide range of offers, as well as providing security and reliability for all employees. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business
• Flexibility: 38 working hours per week, 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flextime account and a wide time window for flexible working and weekly home office days
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, company doctor, occupational safety, and more
• Time Savings: Private parking and direct access to public transport (train, bus)
• Future Planning: Support for capital-forming benefits and offers for personal retirement provisions
• Feel Welcome: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events
• Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses
• Benefits and vouchers: Employee discounts with well-known brands as well as discounted employee purchasing
• Relocation Support
• Inspiring work environment: Our newly designed New Work office offers you an environment that fosters creativity and productivity. We love coming together as a team here!

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is an international market leader in the building materials' industry. About 42,500 employees at over 300 locations worldwide generate a turnover of over 15,6 billion euros. The foundation of our success as family business are our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. As a subsidiary, Knauf Digital GmbH has the mandate to drive commercial excellence through digitalization for all companies of the Knauf Group globally. Our mission is to rethink what it means to provide value to our customers and thereby drive growth for our businesses around the world.

The Knauf Group is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, etc.

Department

Plants & Engineering

Locations

Germany - Kitzingen (near Würzburg)

Remote status

Hybrid Remote

Employment type

Full-time

About Knauf IT

Knauf IT is a driving force behind the global growth and digital transformation of the family-owned Knauf Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of building materials. More than 500 experts at Knauf IT are supporting 40,000 employees and the customers of the Knauf Group with modern IT solutions and services at over 300 locations worldwide. Our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit form the basis for the successful growth to more than 12,6 billion Euro annual sales.

Founded in 1932

Co-workers +40,000

Turnover 12.6 bn Euro