Solutions Architect WAN (m/f/d) for the sector Tires - REF87633O

The Solution Architect WAN will be responsible to design, implement, and optimize our network services together with the internal teams.
The incumbent will be responsible for designing a secure, reliable, and efficient architecture for network services related to the global WAN and cloud connect components that meet the needs of Continental Tires' internal clients. 

We are seeking a skilled Network Architect to design, implement, and manage secure and scalable connectivity solutions for on-premise infrastructure and public cloud environments using SD-WAN technologies. This role is critical in enabling seamless hybrid cloud operations and ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security of enterprise network traffic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement SD-WAN-based connectivity between data centres, branch offices, and cloud platforms
• Configure and manage SD-WAN edge devices, cloud gateways, and orchestrators to ensure seamless hybrid connectivity.
• Define and enforce routing, segmentation, and security policies across hybrid environments.
• Support in managing, designing and operating the global hybrid SD-WAN environment
• Automate provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, or Python etc.
• Integrate and manage Checkpoint firewalls for secure perimeter and interconnect traffic.
• Design, implement and manage Azure & AWS Network Firewall policies for traffic inspection, filtering, and segmentation in cloud environments.