Senior System Specialist, Network

Huhtamaki; Espoo; On-site; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging solutions provider in Espoo is seeking a Senior System Specialist to oversee network operations and ensure connectivity. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in network support with expertise in LAN and WAN management. This role includes driving network performance, collaborating with teams on IT infrastructure, and adhering to IT security policies. Opportunities for development and a strong commitment to sustainability are offered.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Sustainability-focused workplace

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in network L2 or L3 support.
• Experience with Event/Incident/Problem/Change/Configuration Management.
• Ability to work independently without need for supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global and regional network operations, ensuring seamless connectivity.
• Provide expert-level (L2/L3) support for network issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve IT infrastructure.

Skills

Network L2/L3 support

LAN/WAN management

Palo Alto Networks

Cisco/Meraki

Strong English communication

Creative problem-solving

Education

Secondary degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Vmware NSX

Job description

Overview

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet. We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Your opportunity

As a Senior System Specialist, you will lead global and regional network operations, ensuring reliable and secure connectivity across the organization. In this role, you’ll provide advanced (L2/L3) support, resolve complex network issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure. You’ll also enforce IT security policies, manage network assets, and support critical systems through proactive monitoring and structured change management. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to drive network performance and stability in a dynamic, global environment. This role reports into our Senior Manager, Infrastructure Services.

Where you’ll be

You will be located at one of the listed Fiber/Foodservice locations, or at our HQ in Espoo, Finland.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee global and regional network operations, ensuring seamless connectivity across diverse environments.
• Provide expert-level (L2/L3) support for network issues, solving complex problems and keeping critical systems running smoothly.
• Manage and prioritize support tickets efficiently, maintaining high service standards and fast response times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, support, and improve IT infrastructure solutions.
• Coordinate with top-tier vendors and service providers, ensuring optimal performance and issue resolution.
• Work closely with global Shared Services Teams, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing IT environment.
• Enforce and support IT security policies, helping to protect global network infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues through deep analysis, proactive monitoring, and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Drive network improvements and upgrades, executing changes through structured change management processes.
• Manage network asset inventory, including lifecycle tracking and configuration data via CMDB.
• Utilize SolarWinds and other tools to maintain visibility and performance across network systems.
• Be a key point of support during on-site emergencies, ensuring rapid recovery and business continuity.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Secondary degree in Information Systems, engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in network L2 or L3 support.
• Proficient in managing LAN, SASE, WAN, SD WAN and Wi-Fi networks.
• Experience with Event/Incident/Problem/Change/Configuration Management.
• Palo Alto Networks and Cisco / Meraki experience for Networks.
• Strong English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Creative problem-solving, time management, and flexibility to shift priorities.
• Ability to work independently without need for supervision.
• Server management and Vmware NSX skills is an advantage.
• Experience from manufacturing organizations is an advantage.
• Network EDU is an advantage (PA EDU 220 & 318, Cisco CCNA, PCNSE, PCNSA, Meraki L3, CompTia Network +, Python basics).

What we offer in return

• A meaningful job: At Huhtamaki, we believe in protecting food, people and the planet. Our innovative and transformative solutions touch the daily lives of people everywhere.
• Development opportunities: We care for each other – and want our talent to thrive and develop.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is embedded in everything we do. We believe diverse teams fuel innovation. We invest in fostering an environment where everyone is safe both psychologically and physically and where diversity and inclusion are promoted through day-to-day behaviours, which are reinforced by our policies and practices.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.