Architect, IT Hybrid Networks

UPM Raflatac; Tampere; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Meaningful work

Caring community

Development opportunities

Sustainability focus

Zusammenfassung

UPM Raflatac is seeking an Architect, IT Hybrid Networks in Helsinki or Tampere, Finland. You will own architecture for enterprise firewall platforms, OT networks, and connectivity solutions, shaping standards and roadmaps while collaborating with automation teams, vendors, and site organizations.

The role demands deep networking expertise, strong communication, and a proactive approach to delivering scalable, secure IT infrastructure in a global environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proactive networking professional with ownership mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Extensive enterprise networking and network security experience.
• Experience designing sustainable, scalable, secure solutions.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with deep technical knowledge.

Aufgaben

• Own architecture, roadmap, and lifecycle of firewall platforms and OT networks.
• Create and maintain architecture standards complying with cybersecurity and EA principles.
• Lead development and improvement of OT networking solutions with automation teams and vendors.
• Provide architectural guidance for network projects and initiatives.
• Drive lifecycle management and standardization of LAN and Wi‑Fi across locations.
• Assess new technologies and develop architecture guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Networking

Network security

Firewall

LAN/Wi-Fi

OT networks

Stakeholder mgmt

Finnish/English

Jobbeschreibung

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers

We are now looking for an Architect, IT Hybrid Networks to join our team at Infrastructure and Site Services. This position is located in Helsinki or Tampere, Finland.

Greetings from your future manager

Ready to shape the future of technology at scale? We're looking for a seasoned technology professional who combines deep expertise with energy and curiosity to continuously improve how technology delivers value to the business.

In this role, you'll work at the forefront of technology, helping drive modern, scalable solutions in a complex global environment. We believe innovation and standardization go hand in hand. The ability to create standards, simplify complexity, and build solutions that scale across an enterprise is one of the most valuable skills you can bring to our team.

You'll join a group of highly motivated and talented professionals who are passionate about technology and committed to excellence. We challenge and support each other and maintain a healthy sense of humor along the way. The work is demanding, expectations are high but realistic, and the challenges are significant. That's exactly what makes it rewarding.

"If you thrive on solving complex problems, influencing strategic decisions, and working with skilled colleagues who inspire you to raise your game every day, we'd love to hear from you." - Mika Passila, Senior Manager, IT Hybrid Networks

What you will do

• Own the architecture, technology roadmap, and lifecycle management of enterprise firewall platforms, Operational Technology networks, and partner connectivity solutions
• Create and maintain architecture documentation and standards for your responsibility area while complying with cybersecurity requirements, enterprise architecture principles, and industry best practices
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of OT networking solutions in close collaboration with automation teams, production system vendors, and site organizations
• Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership for network-related projects and business initiatives
• Drive the lifecycle management, modernization, and standardization of LAN and Wi-Fi network solutions across UPM locations
• Assess new technologies and develop architecture standards, designs, and implementation guidelines
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and managed service providers to ensure high-quality solution delivery and operational excellence

Who you are

• You are a proactive and self-driven networking professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• You combine deep technical expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to work effectively with business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and service providers
• You have extensive experience in enterprise networking and network security, including firewall technologies, LAN/Wi-Fi environments, and OT network architectures
• You are comfortable operating in complex global environments and have a proven track record of designing sustainable, scalable, and secure solutions that deliver long-term business value
• You appreciate the importance of standards, governance, and high-quality documentation and actively contribute to their continuous improvement
• You are also able to balance strategic thinking with deep technical knowledge and have a clear vision of how networking technologies and architectures will evolve in the coming years
• You have professional proficiency in both Finnish and English

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils". Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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