Are you passionate about designing and managing IT architectures that enable teams to innovate and succeed? Join our dynamic Tools and Infrastructure team at Siemens and play a key role in shaping the foundation of essential tools and infrastructure for a global RD organization As an IT Solution Architect Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and managing IT infrastructures that support a broad range of core RD processes, ensuring a seamless and exceptional user experience. You will collaborate with developer teams to optimize the developer toolchain, systems performance, and integration efforts Your new Responsibilities Drive innovation: Collaborate with RD teams, Siemens corporate IT, and external software/hardware vendors to evaluate and implement state of the art technologies. Establish clear guidelines for IT solution evaluation tailored to the local organization Ensure seamless operations: Oversee the installation, specification, testing, and service transition of software and hardware, ensuring alignment with operational needs Maintain and optimize infrastructure: Manage day to day operations of server and network infrastructures (Windows/Linux, VLAN, Firewall management) to ensure system reliability and performance. Regularly assess IT systems, analyze performance data, and propose improvements Provide expert support: Troubleshoot server and network issues, ensuring smooth operation and fast resolution of technical challenges Enhance security and compliance: Address security and performance concerns, ensure adherence to corporate security standards, participate in security audits, and implement necessary changes Collaborate and strategize: Work closely with corporate IT, application operations, and other teams to develop upgrade strategies, integrate new solutions, and drive continuous improvement Your Skills Extensive hands on experience in core IT infrastructure technologies: Windows and/or Linux administration, including base infrastructure services (e.g., file servers, domain controllers). Virtualized environments, including hosting hardware, network virtualization, and cloud based infrastructures. Network and security technologies to safeguard IT services (e.g., Cisco, Fortigate, RADIUS). Strong security expertise, including vulnerability management and zero trust architecture Familiarity with developer toolchains, including Git based CI/CD and technologies such as IBM ALM, WebSphere, Artifactory, and UrbanCode Deployment Experience with IT/OT architectures for RD environments and workflows, including migration strategies Problem solving mindset with the ability to assess complex systems and proactively develop solutions Collaborative team player who fosters alignment and innovation across departments Self starter with a strategic mindset, project management skills, and the ability to take ownership and drive improvements Passion for technology and a proactive approach to