Senior Network Engineer (f/m/d)
Aleph Alpha
Location
Bayreuth, Heidelberg, Berlin
Employment Type
Full time
Department
Infrastructure
At Aleph Alpha, we are shaping the future of AI with European values at the core. The heart of our product is developing cutting-edge generative AI solutions with a strong emphasis on sovereignty, ethical development, and societal benefit. Our generative AI offering empowers businesses, governments, and individuals to achieve their full potential.
Building world-class AI solutions requires a robust and secure technological backbone. Our Infrastructure Team ensures the scalability, reliability, and security of Aleph Alpha’s sovereign AI, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge innovation with confidence.
As a Senior Network Engineer at Aleph Alpha, you will play a critical role in managing and evolving the network infrastructure that powers our AI research and model training operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our enterprise network across multiple datacenter locations.
Your responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routing, switching, and VLAN configurations
Manage and optimize firewall and security configurations to ensure compliance with high-security standards
Ensure full operational functionality of GPU clusters supporting large-scale AI/ML workloads
Build redundancy and establish standards to guarantee uninterrupted operations
Plan and prepare network infrastructure for datacenter expansion — locally and internationally
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HPCM, DevOps, and Security
Document network configurations, processes, and best practices
Your profile:
Several years of experience in enterprise network management
Strong knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, and firewall administration
Experience in high-security network environments
Familiarity with Fortinet/FortiGate firewalls (preferred)
Experience with Aruba and/or HPE networking equipment is a plus
Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to new technologies
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
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Fluent in English; German is a plus
What you can expect from us:
Become part of an AI revolution!
30 days of paid vacation
Access to a variety of fitness & wellness offerings via Wellhub
Mental health support through nilo.health
JobRad® Bike Lease
Substantially subsidized company pension plan for your future security
Subsidized Germany-wide transportation ticket
Budget for additional technical equipment
Flexible working hours for better work-life balance and hybrid working model
Virtual Stock Option Plan

