Network & Security Engineer IT-OT

Founded in 1968,
SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor‑made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

Industry 4.0, (I)
IoT, Cloud, Security, and digitalization – the convergence of IT and OT (Operational Technology) is rapidly progressing. At SKAN, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to IT-OT projects in an international environment. In our newly established IT-OT team, you will provide network and security services, particularly in qualified/validated environments.

• Plan and implement complex IT-OT projects in industrial settings
• In a fast-growing company, you will take on leadership and responsibility for exciting sub-projects to elevate and maintain SKAN’s IT-OT network and security infrastructure at a highly professional level
• In close collaboration with internal and external partners, you will handle error analysis and troubleshooting (2nd and 3rd level support)
• To maintain high standards, you will manage the environment under change management and be responsible for operating manuals and documentation
• You will ensure compliance with strict qualification/validation requirements for the base infrastructure, conduct system tests, and document them

• University degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification
• Excellent knowledge of designing, building, operating, and troubleshooting company-wide IT-OT network and security infrastructures (with a focus on current Cisco and Palo Alto technologies)
• Practical experience in implementing business requirements for IT-OT infrastructures, as well as project experience in SMEs and/or the pharmaceutical industry
• Several years of professional experience in IT-OT network and security; you have supplemented your foundational training with additional qualifications/certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Palo PCNSE)
• Practical knowledge of business analysis, requirements engineering, and computer system validation
• ITIL certification and demonstrable knowledge of CSV are mandatory
• Additional training in project management is an advantage

• Very good knowledge of German and English is a must

• Solution-oriented and structured thinking
• High quality standards
• Precise and thorough working style

• An open and collegial corporate culture
• Room for ideas
• Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
• Intensive and job-orientated induction training
• Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
• 5 weeks holiday and the possibility of additional days off

For questions please contact

Viviane Braxton.