Network & Security Administrator

We have an exciting and challenging role available in our IT team as a Network & Security Administrator.
Working out of the Frankfurt studio, you will be responsible for the Crytek's network and security architecture and associated services.
This role will require a willingness to work flexible hours at times. As Crytek is an English-speaking company and you will be communicating with colleague and suppliers across the world, you must have excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Working on design of the existing network architecture of the company;
• Establish and maintain network performance;
• Ensure that all areas of the network, and connections to our partners and external sources are secure and well monitored;
• Update and maintain all manuals, documentation of the network and services that come under your responsibility;
• Installing and configuring network equipment (Cisco, Palo Alto, Extreme);
• Monitor and maintain all logs and respond proactively to any issues;
• Manage, maintain and optimise servers and services which are associated within the network infrastructure: i.e., proxy, DMZ, SFTP, VPN, DNS, NAT;
• Troubleshoot and resolve networking issues, outages, and schedule upgrades;
• Work with our development teams as required to provide suitable and safe solutions to our requirements;
• Maintaining current knowledge, understanding of security, and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems;
• Implementing disaster recovery procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field;
• 3+ years of professional experience in a similar role;
• Ideally CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certified or similar relevant knowledge;
• Experience implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewalls, routers, switches, controllers;
• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols;
• You should have experience working in a role where security is a major component to your planning and daily duties;
• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources;
• Extensive Linux experience;
• Familiar with Cisco and Palo Alto networks equipment (routers, firewalls, switches);
• Experience creating accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.

What you can expect from us Career Path Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.  Company Apartment To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.*  Relocation Support We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family. You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).*             Public Transport Pass Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.*  Gym Card A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities. International Environment We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity.  German Classes Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.   Vacation Days At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off. If you are working from another country, local standards apply.  *only applicable to employees in Frankfurt.