Network Architect - Germany (Fluent German Needed!)
Network Architect
Location: Germany (Relocation or frequent travel required)
About Brillio
Brillio is a global technology consulting and services company that helps enterprises accelerate digital transformation across data, cloud, digital engineering, and AI. We work with leading organisations to design and deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready technology solutions. At Brillio, we combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative, outcome-focused mindset to solve complex business challenges at scale.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead the architectural and solution design of complex, large-scale production network environments. This role covers Data Centres & Computer Rooms, Azure Cloud, Network Security, Site LAN & WiFi, and SD-WAN solutions.
You will work closely with both internal teams and external partners, including managed service providers who support network operations and implementations. This is a highly technical role requiring deep networking expertise, strong design capability, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Important: This role requires relocation to Germany or the ability to travel to Germany at least three times per week.
Fluent German is essential due to stakeholder and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design network solutions across Sites & Campuses, Security Perimeters, and WAN environments
- Architect and optimise network infrastructure that is highly available, secure, and compliant with regulatory standards
- Design micro-segmentation solutions to meet advanced security requirements
- Lead network architecture and deployment activities for mergers and acquisitions onboarding projects
- Ensure network designs comply with regulatory frameworks such as DORA, BaFin, and VAIT
- Collaborate with Technical Project Managers to understand project priorities and sequence network engineering activities effectively
- Work as part of a global delivery model with internal teams and external managed service partners
Experience & Technical Expertise
- Proven expertise in LAN, Firewalls, Data Centre, WiFi, and WAN design, management, and standardisation
- Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting LAN solutions in Data Centres and Site LAN/WiFi environments
- Strong hands-on experience with Aruba switching platforms and gateways
- Experience designing network security solutions using Fortinet Firewalls and Zscaler
- Background working in global, multi-vendor environments with a mix of in-house IT and managed service delivery models
Competencies & Skills
- Comfortable working in ambiguous and complex environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
- German language skills at B2 level or above - essential
- Deep technical understanding of network routing, switching, security, data centre technologies, Firewalls, DMZ environments, and Wi-Fi
- Solid understanding of Mergers & Acquisitions and the technical integration of organisations
Location & Travel Requirement
- Primary focus on Germany
- Candidates must be willing to relocate to Germany or travel to Germany at least three days per week
- Regular on-site presence is mandatory due to regulatory and stakeholder engagement needs
Perm or inside IR35 - Long term contract