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IT Cloud Network Engineer Azure

Reference Number:  2858
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - with around 4,000 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the GIT-IO Cloud IO team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as an IT Cloud Network Engineer Azure. 

 

As part of our Cloud team, you will play a key role in shaping and evolving our global network infrastructure. Your focus will be on Microsoft Azure network, driving improvements in security, availability, and automation. In close collaboration with our Network team, you will also contribute to the integration and optimization of our on-premises environments and AWS-based infrastructure. 

You can look forward to

  • Support in modifying and developing Azure cloud network architecture 
  • Drive further automation of our infrastructure with PowerShell, Bicep &Terraform
  • As part of incident, problem, and change management, you handle requests and incident reports
  • Investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of all types of network issues in cloud, SD-WAN, and on-premises environments in close collaboration with our network and cloud engineering teams
  • Defining and optimizing security measures and topologies for cloud network environments
  • Creation of network/reference documentation for planning, troubleshooting, and testing

You come equipped with

  • Several years of hands-on experience in routing and switching; certifications such as CCNP and Azure are desirable
  • Experience with network on all OSI layers, routing protocols such as Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) or OSPF, Zero-Trust Networks and security technology (VPN, Firewall)
  • Ideally, work experience in developing virtual network infrastructures with AWS and/or Azure
  • Fluent German and conversational English for communication and support with internal and external customers and colleagues
  • You are eager to learn and curious, quickly grasp complex topics, and enjoy working in a team to develop and refine solutions together

You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. However, if you bring strong expertise and identify with our values Responsibility, We-spirit and Drive, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

We offer you

  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  • Work Abroad: Up to 20 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
  • Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success 
  • Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover 
  • Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
  • Digital Fitness: In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot
  • Healthy Work Environment: Cooperation with the fitness studio Daily Fitness (also for family members), ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients 
  • Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
  • Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
  • Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
  • Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

 

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.

 

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.

 

Engel Schiemann | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com 

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