Network Specialist (m/f/d) in Rostock

CENTOGENE’s mission is to provide data-driven, life-changing answers to patients, physicians, and pharma companies for rare and neurodegenerative diseases. We integrate multiomic technologies with the CENTOGENE Biodatabank – providing dimensional analysis to guide the next generation of precision medicine. Our unique approach enables rapid and reliable diagnosis for patients, supports a more precise physician understanding of disease states, and accelerates and de-risks targeted pharma drug discovery, development, and commercialization.

How do we do this? By bringing together more than 400 individuals from 50 different countries at our HQ in Rostock, Germany, as well as our offices in Berlin, Belgrade, and laboratory facilities in Cambridge, MA. Our employees are medical experts, scientists, IT professionals, bioinformaticians, technicians, researchers, project managers, and many more – and are all passionate about supporting our company vision : A world healed of all rare and neurodegenerative diseases.

Does this sound like you? If it does, we’d love to hear from you!

• Configure, deploy, and manage Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring the network is protected against security threats and adheres to industry best practices.
• Design, implement, and maintain routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) to optimize network traffic and ensure efficient data flow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop network infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements.
• Monitor network performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively to maintain high availability and performance.
• Conduct regular network assessments and audits to ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot network incidents and outages, working closely with vendors and service providers to quickly resolve issues.
• Maintain and update network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Implement network monitoring tools to capture and analyze network traffic, identifying potential bottlenecks or security vulnerabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Extensive experience in network administration and troubleshooting, with a focus on Palo Alto firewalls and HP switches.
• In-depth understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and their configuration in a multi-vendor network environment.
• Hands-on experience with physical network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Proficiency in network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds) to analyze network traffic and troubleshoot issues.
• Strong knowledge of network security principles, best practices, and protocols (e.g., IPSec, SSL/TLS).
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer, CCNP) are a plus.

• Talents are individually supported by internal and external trainings
• An international career in a multicultural environment
• Regular company events form us as one team
• In house yoga classes, back exercises and a fitness area are available for free
• Bike leasing or job tickets allow an environmentally friendly and reasonable travel to work
• In case of language barriers we offer German and English classes as well as relocation support to help you get going
• Precaution and financial protection guaranteed by company pension scheme