System Development Engineer/ Network and Patch Management
SMA Solar Technology AG Kassel, Hesse, Germany
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
You will be responsible for the service, update, and patch management of network components and server systems to ensure stable operations. Additionally, you will plan, design, and document network architectures while securing remote access solutions against cyber threats.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in computer science, communications engineering, or electrical engineering, or have completed vocational training as an IT specialist. Several years of professional experience in network design, operation, and maintenance in complex IT environments is required.
Benefits
Full description
The Systems Engineering team is responsible for the technical aspects of developing, planning, implementing, and monitoring systems in the areas of large-scale battery storage, hydrogen (P2G), and off-grid systems. Your work will focus on service and patch management for complex network architectures.
Your mission – what you can expect from us:
- Network operations: Responsibility for service, update and patch management of active network components as well as connected Windows and Linux server systems to ensure stable and secure operations.
- Architecture & design: Planning, designing and documenting network architectures for existing and new infrastructures, including their continuous development and improvement.
- Stability & security: Operating and securing networks and remote access solutions with a strong focus on availability, performance and protection against cyber threats.
- Analysis & optimization: Systematic analysis, isolation and sustainable resolution of incidents, combined with continuous optimization of the network environment in day‑to‑day operations.
- Change & migration: Professional support for changes, extensions and migrations of existing networks, working closely with internal stakeholders and interfaces.
Your profile – what you bring with you:
- Completed degree in computer science, communications engineering or electrical engineering, completed vocational training as an IT specialist (e.g. system integration) or a comparable qualification.
- Several years of professional experience in the design, operation and maintenance of networks in complex IT environments.
- Solid knowledge of routing, switching and common network protocols such as TCP/IP, VLAN and VPN.
- Experience with high‑availability and redundancy concepts (e.g. MRP/MRPP), industrial protocols such as IEC 60870‑5‑104, Modbus TCP or MQTT, as well as central monitoring and logging protocols like SNMP and Syslog.
- Experience in lifecycle, patch and update management of network components and server operating systems in Windows and Linux environments.
• Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
Does this sound interesting to you? Follow the links below to learn more about some of our projects:
- Project St. Eustatius: 100% Caribbean Solar Power
- Project Hydrogen Dune
- Project BigBattery Lausitz at the Schwarze Pumpe site
We shape alternative energy solutions for future generations. Join our young, passionate team and become part of our success story. As part of the SMA Group, you’ll enjoy attractive corporate benefits while working in a dynamic and innovative environment. We look forward to receiving your application!
Your contact: Hannah Höster | SMA Altenso GmbH | Phone: +49 561 9522-0
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*At Altenso, we stand for equal opportunity and diversity – regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
