Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- IT, Network, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Salary
- from 3.450 € gross/month
- Location
- Vienna
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you are responsible for operating and optimizing the Cisco-based network infrastructure, utilizing modern firewall solutions to enhance security, and implementing measures to ensure stable network operations.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As a Senior Network System Administrator, you are responsible for the secure, stable, and high-performance operation of the central network infrastructure at the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
- You work closely with internal IT teams as well as external partners and make a significant contribution to the development, security, and strategic orientation of WU's digital infrastructure.
- Operation, maintenance, and continuous optimization of the Cisco-based switching and routing infrastructure (Layer 2/3), including network design, redundancy, and high-availability concepts.
- Configuration, operation, and monitoring of modern firewall solutions (Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and Palo Alto Networks), including rule management, VPN architectures, and implementation of security policies.
- Integration and operation of Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), log analysis, as well as participation in incident response processes and security-related measures.
- Analysis of complex network disruptions and performance bottlenecks using common monitoring and analysis tools, as well as deriving and implementing preventive measures to ensure a stable and resilient network operation.
- Creation and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation, network and security concepts, as well as change and configuration documentation; support during internal audits and security reviews.
- Participation in infrastructure and digitization projects, technical consulting for other organizational units on network and security issues, as well as involvement in technical tenders.
- Support in the planning, management, and control of the network budget, particularly in the areas of hardware, licenses, maintenance contracts, and external services.
- Close coordination with other units of WU - in particular IT Services, Facility Management, and research institutions - to gather technical requirements and implement joint projects.
- Coordination and management of external service providers and technology partners within the scope of network projects and ongoing maintenance services.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- You have completed a relevant degree or possess several years of relevant professional experience in a comparable position.
Qualifications
- You work in a structured, independent, and solution-oriented manner.
- They demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility and a willingness to continuously pursue professional development.
- You demonstrate a strong service and customer orientation as well as high social and communication skills.
- Your strengths include analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, as well as implementation and assertiveness.
- You possess excellent communication skills in German (at least C2) and English (at least C1).
- You work in a structured, solution-oriented manner and with a high degree of personal responsibility.
- Curiosity and openness to new platforms and technological developments.
- Willingness to continuous learning in a dynamic environment.
Experience
- You bring several years of practical experience with modern network technologies, especially in the Cisco environment (e.g., at CCNP level or comparable).
- You have extensive professional experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and related security features.
- You have practical experience in IDS/IPS and network security architectures.
- You have experience working with internal departments as well as external service providers.
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What we offer
- The minimum monthly salary is €3,450.30 gross.
- Job-related previous employment periods can lead to a higher starting salary.
- In addition, we offer a variety of attractive social benefits.
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About Your Employer
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien
Wien
The Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (WU) was founded in 1898 and is the largest business university in Europe. In 2013, it relocated to its new campus at Campus WU.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Education System
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Senior Network Administrator
- Salary
- from 3.450 € gross/monthEstimated net salary based on the gross salary in the job ad.from 2.432 € net/month
- Location
- Vienna
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
