A career at Lilium is for those who want to do something extraordinary. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of engineering, technology and customer experience.  

As part of a team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. By joining Lilium you will have the opportunity to work with a world-class entrepreneurial team of more than  800 people who are  as passionate about changing the world as you are.  

You will always act with safety and integrity in mind and embody our core behaviors of efficient and positive collaboration, ownership of time, continuous improvements and, ultimately delivering results.

We thrive on diversity and creating an inclusive culture, with more than 50 nationalities currently working hard to bring our vision of a sustainable world to life. 

Cloud Network Architect

Your role and your team: 

As part of the IT Infrastructure team, you will be accountable for designing, implementing and running Lilium´s overall Cloud and on-premises network.

Our IT team enables our business with flexible, scalable, fit-for-purpose and secure IT solutions, covering all areas from Digital Workplace, Identity and Access Management, Connectivity, Cloud platform engineering as well as highly secure, high performance and reliable data center services.

Your Day to Day:

• Design, implement and maintain network infrastructure for a hybrid, multi-could environment
• Deliver projects (both as a lead engineer and as a contributor) to ensure our Network infrastructure is fit for purpose, well maintained and is an industry best practice standard that supports the transition to cloud services
• Demonstrate expertise with Microsoft Azure (or AWS) and similar cloud services and have experience designing, configuring, provisioning, and deploying solutions specifically at the network layer
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of networking, it´s various vendors & technologies such as Palo Alto, Aruba, LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, Firewalls, SDWAN, Load Balancers, Routing & Switching
• Develop network services that use infrastructure as code to automate the delivery of cloud network components
• Performing feasibility studies and IT concepts, market research and vendor evaluations
• Experience working with Cybersecurity teams on infrastructure or applications security compliance
• Help ensure the availability of the company network and cloud network using pro-active monitoring and alerting
• Operational responsibility for Lilium´s Connectivity network infrastructure
• Create all necessary operational documentation for Lilium´s network infrastructure

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in technology or computer science, or similar working experience
• 5+ years of experience in network infrastructure design, implementation and administration
• Proven experience with public cloud providers, Azure preferred and AWS good to have.
• Strong automation exposure with hands on scripting/programming experience
• Strong work experience with Palo Alto Suite and Aviatrix
• Knowledge and experience with internet routing protocols and concepts: TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, IS-IS and/or OSPF, IPSec, VPNs, DNS, SSL and other network services
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, Subnetting, DHCP, NAT
• Experience with OT architectures & Software-Defined WAN (SDWAN) deployment
• Knowledge and experience with network operating systems such as Aruba OS-CX and/or Cisco IOS
• Strong Experience with ITIL framework and ITSM
• Customer focus and service oriented
• Ability to work in a highly energetic, dynamic and fast-moving environment
• Willing and able to take on new and unfamiliar IT technologies, constant learning
• Strong motivation to help build and shape the organisation, structures and processes
• Fluent English language skills are essential, any other languages would be beneficial

Certifications, not required but helpful:

• Cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.), Palo Alto Suite, Aruba
• Aviatrix
• Cisco or Security+ certifications
• ITIL 4 Foundation
• Project Management certification

Want to know more? Then view our 'Why join Lilium' page!

Life at Lilium:

The wellbeing of our employees is a high priority. In our HQ we have many initiatives such as free healthy food and drinks, free in-house gym and health days. In remote offices we offer online opportunities to stay connected and develop yourself as well including our culture club, learning terminal, Employee Assistance Program and many more.

 Lilium is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.