Edge Network Architect (m​/w​/d

As a global market leader, we at Krones work on forward-looking solutions for sustainable and affordable beverages and foods – for everyone and everywhere. To bring these into the world, we need you!

In the international Krones.digital community, all digital experts of the Krones Group work together. We are fans of cutting-edge technologies and develop innovative services and solutions that are used in every fourth beverage bottle worldwide. What unites us is the ambition to do more than just tick boxes on to-do lists: we want to create real added value for our customers and optimize beverage and liquid food production wherever there is still room for improvement – and thus make our contribution to a sustainable and better future.

Interested? Then become part of the Krones team – because together we achieve more!

• Edge Routing & Infrastructure:
  Architect high-availability, decentralized network topologies (OSPF, BGP) that seamlessly integrate physical machine hardware with distributed edge computing clusters (Kubernetes)
• Zero-Trust Security:
  Engineer automated next-generation firewall configurations and strict micro-segmentation to ensure global compliance with industrial security standards (IEC 62443, Cyber Resilience Act).
• Scalable Standardization:
  Develop and validate hardware-agnostic, "plug-and-play" network blueprints that can be deployed across diverse international markets and restricted regulatory environments.
• Strategic Leadership:
  Act as the ultimate technical authority for IT/OT convergence, coordinating cross-functional development teams and defending the architectural strategy directly to enterprise IT stakeholders.

• Successfully completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Information Engineering, Process Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Relevant practical experience
• Experience with SAP R3 processes
• Several years of experience with long running industrial IT & OT infrastructure
• Understanding of computer architecture, embedded systems, and industrial-grade hardware components
• Proficiency in hardware design, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Networking knowledge, including firewalls, routing, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
• Proficiency in schematic systems such as EPLAN and Racos
• Analytical and methodological skills
• Strong analytical thinking and logical reasoning abilities
• Initiative and commitment to Performance
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Willingness to travel

This position is also suitable for people with disabilities.