Continental AG

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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description

The Network Engineer DNS DHCP will be responsible to design, implement, and optimize our DNS DHCP service together with the service team.

The incumbent will be responsible for designing a secure, reliable, and efficient architecture for DNS DHCP that meets the needs of Continental Tires. Additionally, the role involves identifying synergies across other solutions within the Tires IT infrastructure portfolio to co-develop cohesive target designs.

Your main tasks will include:

• Lead the redesign of DNS DHCP service to ensure it meets the evolving needs of Continental Tires and the industry.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including managed service providers, software and hardware vendors, technical teams, business units, to understand their needs and ensure the solutions align with their requirements.
• Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of DNS DHCP service to ensure high availability and reliability, drive optimizations and ensure that it complies with relevant security standards.
• Oversee and manage DNS DHCP related tools i.e. QIP.
• Conduct hardware patching and configuration of complex network infrastructure to maintain optimal performance and security.
• Driving escalation and problem management processes, coordinating complex incident and problem resolution with internal IT teams and external service providers.
• Prepare changes to the environment and maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Steer external partners to ensure seamless integration and support of network services.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: CCNP or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network architecture or a related role, with a focus on DNS DHCP.
• Strong understanding of DNS DHCP technologies and network security principles. Knowledge of network design, server management and IP addressing.
• Understanding of ITIL practices and the ability to manage the service lifecycle effectively (Proficiency in service management tools and software).
• Leading Project experience represents a plus.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) - min. B2 level
• Good communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to solve complex issues / problems.

Additional Information

• 13th salary
• Performance bonus
• Christmas & Easter bonus
• Seniority bonus
• Flexible working time;
• Home office;
• Competitive salaries & benefits;
• Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.);
• Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.)
• Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents
• Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
• International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.

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