LAN/WLAN Infrastructure Architect

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Information Services GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?
  
  

What you'll do

• Align and report all relevant decisions to the domain service owner, ensuring proper service strategy implementation within projects
• Create and continuously update service domain-relevant documentation, including designs and reports
• Support projects related to the optimization of Knauf Office Networks, such as LAN/WLAN infrastructure refreshment and DDI solution deployment
• Supervise and audit IT hardening activities, particularly focusing on the rollout of the Fortinet firewall
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive network optimization and ensure project success
  
  

Who you are

• Hold a Diploma or Master's degree in Computer Science, or possess equivalent business experience
• You have extensive experience in LAN/WLAN network implementation, with a proven track record in LAN/WLAN architecture roles for large global networks
• Skilled in managing large-scale LAN & WAN environments (10,000 users) including routing, switching, segmentation, network security, and automation
• Experienced in Network Design of LAN and WLAN in a Cisco environment with relevant Cisco certification (CCNA minimum; CCNP/CCIE preferred)
• Knowledgeable in Cisco SD-LAN technology and management tools (e.g., Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, Cisco TrustSec) and familiar with DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) solutions (e.g., Infoblox)
• Willingness to work onsite 50% of the time on a monthly basis, with an initial four-week period fully onsite in our Katowice location to facilitate integration and team collaboration.
  
  

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business
• Flexibility: A wide time window for flexible working and weekly remote days
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, private health care, occupational safety, and more
• Feel Approach: 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
• Inspiring work environment: Our nicely designed office offers you an environment that fosters creativity and productivity. We love coming together as a team here!
  
  

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Information Services GmbH is a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.

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 42,500 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 15,6 billion Euro annual sales.