L3 Network Engineer - Tires at Continental · Timișoara

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

As an L3 Network Engineer – Datacenter, you will be part of the global Network Services team, focusing on the design, consulting, and rollout of datacenter network solutions across our enterprise landscape.

You will act as a technical expert and trusted advisor, shaping the evolution of our datacenter network architecture and supporting global initiatives.

Your main responsibilities

• Design and evolve datacenter network architectures for central and location-specific environments
• Define and maintain standards for:
  • Core switching and routing
  • Network segmentation and firewalling
  • Integration with WAN, cloud, and LAN environments
• Drive standardization and simplification across the global network landscape
• Provide consulting and technical guidance to:
  • Global and regional network teams
  • Local IT at site level
  • Project and rollout teams
• Review and validate network designs to ensure alignment with global standards
• Support and lead datacenter rollout, migration, and transformation initiatives
• Ensure smooth integration into the global network environment

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering, ideally with exposure to datacenter environments
• Experience in network design within enterprise environments
• Solid understanding of networking technologies and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, routing & switching, firewalls)
• Experience working in complex, global infrastructures
• Ability to assess and deploy technologies to meet diverse business needs
• Basic understanding of ITIL-based service environments

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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