IT Architect, HCC solutions

UPM Paper; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive benefits

Job summary

UPM Plywood is seeking a Hybrid Cloud Architect to design and implement Azure‑hybrid solutions that power both office and manufacturing operations. You will influence key architectural decisions while staying close to delivery, ensuring secure, scalable outcomes across cloud and on‑prem environments.

You’ll collaborate with business stakeholders and IT partners on migration, modernization, and data‑driven initiatives, driving automation and defining technical standards for a future‑proof IT

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud, infrastructure or solution architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with enterprise infrastructure and platforms.
• Understanding of networking, identity management and cybersecurity.
• Experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code and FinOps.
• Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A practical, hands-on approach to technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions across Azure and on-premises environments.
• Support cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Improve integrations between business applications, manufacturing systems and data platforms.
• Help define technical standards and best practices.
• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code approaches.
• Ensure solutions are secure, reliable and scalable.
• Participate in technology projects from planning through implementation.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend practical improvements.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure & hybrid cloud

Enterprise infrastructure

Networking & cybersecurity

IaC & FinOps

Communication

Hands-on approach

Job description

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

Location: Finland | Hybrid working Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Join us at an exciting time

We have been known for high-quality plywood products for decades. Now, as UPM Plywood plans its transitions into an independent company, WISA Group, we are also building the technology environment that supports our future business. We are investing in cloud technologies, AI, automation, cybersecurity, data and modern workplace solutions to create a reliable and scalable IT foundation for our operations.

To support this journey, we are looking for a Hybrid Cloud Architect to join our team.

What makes this role interesting?

This is not a role where you'll spend your days only by creating architecture slides and frameworks. We're looking for someone who enjoys designing solutions, solving technical challenges and working closely with both business stakeholders and IT partners to get things done. As we are building our future IT landscape, you'll have the opportunity to influence key technological decisions while staying close to implementation and delivery. You'll work across cloud services, infrastructure, integrations, security and enterprise applications, helping ensure our technological environment supports both office and manufacturing operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and develop solutions across Azure and on-premises environments
• Support cloud migration and modernization projects
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver infrastructure and platform solutions
• Improve integrations between business applications, manufacturing systems and data platforms
• Help define technical standards and best practices
• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code approaches
• Ensure solutions are secure, reliable and scalable
• Participate in technology projects from planning through implementation
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend practical improvements

What we’re looking for

What matters is that you have strong technical expertise, enjoy solving problems and can work effectively with different stakeholders.

• Experience in cloud, infrastructure or solution architecture
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments
• Experience working with enterprise infrastructure and platforms
• Understanding of networking, identity management and cybersecurity
• Experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code and FinOps
• Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A practical, hands‑on approach to technology

It would be an advantage if you also have experience in manufacturing environments, SAP, data platforms, AI solutions or Microsoft certifications.

Why join?

This is a unique opportunity to join a company at an important stage of its journey. You'll have the chance to:

• Help build the IT environment of a newly independent company
• Work with modern cloud technologies and real business challenges
• Influence how technology supports our operations and future growth
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues and trusted partners
• Develop your skills in a supportive and international environment
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits

Join us and help build our future IT environment.

Additional information about the position

The position holder will report to Director, Applications, Platforms and Infrastructure. For further information about the role, please contact Timo Olavi Rihto, Director, Applications, Platforms and Infrastructure at [e-mail].

Country-specific information

A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.

UPM Plywood UPM Plywood offers high quality WISA® plywood and veneer products for construction, vehicle flooring, LNG shipbuilding, parquet manufacturing and other industrial applications. In 2025, UPM Plywood sales was EUR 409 million and it employs about 1,550 people. UPM has three plywood mills and one veneer mill in Finland as well as a plywood mill in Estonia. www.wisaplywood.com #LI-POST UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,100 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €9.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM – we renew the everyday