Why Kendrion?

At Kendrion, you help shape technologies that keep the world moving safely and precisely. We create high precision brakes, electromagnetic components, fluid technology, control systems and embedded systems that deliver precise control, maximum safety and smooth motion in applications ranging from machinery and robotics to automation, medical and energy sectors, mobility and process industries. We combine a strong standard portfolio with close customer collaboration and the ability to intelligently integrate multiple technologies into solutions ready for tomorrow’s challenges.

Our culture is guided by The Kendrion Way, one global team that takes ownership, acts with courage, learns and shares knowledge, stays open to feedback and keeps improving through success and mistakes. We take responsibility for how we do business and continuously work to make responsible choices a natural part of everyday decisions. Rooted in Germany, headquartered in the Netherlands and listed on Euronext Amsterdam, we offer an international environment where expertise grows, and ideas turn into real world impact.

Curious to learn more about Kendrion and the people behind our solutions? Visit: www.kendrion.com

More about this opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled Global IT Network Engineer to join our IT team. The Global Network Engineer is responsible for the design, operation, security, and continuous improvement of the company’s global network landscape. This role ensures stable, secure, and scalable connectivity across worldwide locations, data centers, cloud platforms, and OT environments, and acts as the technical owner of global network standards and architectures. This position demands a strong technical background, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

Global Network Operations & Architecture:

Design, implement, and operate the global LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SASE infrastructure
Continuously evolve the global network architecture (on‑premises, cloud, hybrid)
Define and maintain global network standards, policies, and best practices
Perform technical assessments for new sites, acquisitions, and integrations (M&A)
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and audit requirements

Security & Compliance:

Firewall architectures
Network segmentation (IT / OT / DMZ)
Zero Trust and secure access concepts

Implement and operate:

Enterprise switches, firewalls, load balancers and wireless networks
IDS/IPS and Network Access Control (NAC)

Cloud & Data Center Networking

Design and integrate networking for cloud platforms
Connect data centers and cloud environments
Operate load balancing, routing, DNS, and IPAM solutions

Support high‑availability and resilient network designs

2nd Level Operations & 3rd Level Support
Act as 3rd‑level support for complex network incidents
Perform root cause analysis for major incidents
Proactively manage performance and capacity

Vendor & Service Provider Management

Provide technical leadership for external service providers and carriers
Review and validate designs, implementations and offers
Ensure service quality and SLA compliance

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

Maintain global network documentation (topologies, standards, IP plans)
Share knowledge within the global IT organization
Support and advise local IT teams worldwide

Role qualifications & Requirements:

Do you have a curious mind with strong problem-solving skills? Do you enjoy adressing unique challenges in collaborative and creative ways? Do you enjoy building solutions with the customer in mind?
Are you a team player who is excited to be part of a global, dynamic, and diverse team, dedicated to delivering solutions to the highest customer satisfaction?
Do you have experience in following?
- LAN / WAN / WLAN
- Routing & Switching (TCP/IP, VLANs and IS-IS)
- VPN technologies (IPsec, DTLS and SSL)
- Enterprise firewalls and network security
- Global, multi‑site network environments
Excellent network troubleshooting skills
Experience with SASE solutions
Cloud networking experience
Experience with network monitoring and performance tools
Our organization is international which is why you should feel comfortable speaking English in a professional environment.

Does this sound like an exciting and challenging opportunity?

Are you interested in joining Kendrion? We are committed to offering:

Flexible ways of working within a dynamic and diverse team
Fair and competitive compensation in line position and experience
Exciting global employee development and wellness programs - More at: https://www.kendrion.com/en/career/why-kendrion
Excellent additional benefits package (varies depending on country)