Senior Systems Architect (Network Architect) (m/f/d)

EPAM is looking for a highly skilled Senior Systems Architect to join our team in Germany in a hybrid working mode with expertise in on‑premises data center environments. In this role, you'll design and implement hybrid, multi‑cloud‑native infrastructure solutions, focusing on performance, security and the seamless integration of on‑premise systems. While the role is primarily remote, occasional visits to client sites may be needed to facilitate project delivery and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams, advocating for the importance of networking best practices
• Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to design and implement network topologies and designs
• Configure, harden and test networks and software‑defined networks (SDNs)
• Assess, analyze, design, plan and implement network topologies for private clouds, enabling multi‑cloud and hybrid‑cloud connectivity
• Monitor and optimize network performance and security, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Analyze and report on network patterns and trends to inform strategic decisions
• Implement, configure and test network hardware and software‑defined networking technologies
• Apply industry standards such as BSI IT‑Grundschutz, ISO/IEC 27001 and best practices to ensure secure, reliable and efficient network architecture

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience as a Network/Systems Architect
• Proven understanding of core network‑related activities in data centers
• Familiarity with software‑defined networks (SDN) and their implementation
• Strong foundational knowledge of networking concepts and principles
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Wide Area Networking (WAN), including DMVPN with MPLS and NHRP; Local Area Networking (LAN) and data center (DC) networking; Cloud interconnects with comprehensive security stacks; Networking solutions such as Cisco ACI, Palo Alto, Fortinet; Cloud networking technologies, including Aviatrix, AWS networking and hyperscaler networking; Networking protocols and technologies: BGP, OSPF, static routing, VXLAN, GRE, IPsec, SD‑WAN, VRF (RD)
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in both German and English

We offer

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Company Pension Scheme
• Regular performance assessments
• Discount on Fitness‑First Black Membership
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Learning and development opportunities, including in‑house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• Friendly and enjoyable working team
• Regular corporate and social events
• Flexible and remote working opportunities
• Award‑winning workplace: Great Place To Work certified in 2026, Kununu (Top Company 2022–2026), NewWork Business Award 2025 for outstanding culture, innovation and employee satisfaction.