Global IT Network Architect

Experteer Italy; Sesto San Giovanni; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global branded spirits company located in Sesto San Giovanni is seeking a Global IT Network Architect to design scalable network architectures. The role involves collaboration with various teams and alignment with cybersecurity standards, aiming to enhance network security and performance in IT and OT environments.

Competenze

• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise network architectures.
• Strong knowledge of SASE, Firewall technologies, LAN technologies, and Cloud Networking.
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Architect and design reliable, secure, performant and scalable network solutions.
• Drive innovation by researching and evaluating emerging network technologies.
• Own and maintain comprehensive network architecture documentation.

Conoscenze

SASE (Zscaler preferred)

Firewall technologies (CheckPoint, Palo Alto, Azure, Fortinet preferred)

LAN technologies (Cisco Meraki)

Cloud Networking (Azure)

Scripting and automation skills with Ansible

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Relevant network certifications (e.g., Cisco, Zscaler, Palo Alto)

ITIL V3 and/or ITIL4 certifications

Descrizione del lavoro

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

General Description of the Role

The Global IT Network Architect is a key role within the Global IT team, reporting to the Global IT Network Service Manager. This position is responsible for designing, documenting, and evolving secure, scalable, and high-performance network architectures across both IT and OT environments. The role ensures alignment with cybersecurity standards, supports strategic initiatives, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver robust network solutions.

The Network Architect will act as the internal reference for network architecture, working closely with the other Architects in Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, Cloud, Supply Chain and SAP to ensure that all network designs are secure, standardized, and well-documented.

Mission/Objectives

• Maintain a network strategy that fully aligns with Campari standards and IT strategy.
• Drive innovation by actively researching, evaluating, and piloting emerging network technologies to ensure Campari remains at the forefront of industry trends.
• Foster continuous improvement and cost optimization.
• Act as a point of reference for any network architecture topic.
• Design and evolve secure, scalable, and high-performance network architectures and services, ensuring resilience and business continuity.
• Ensure that comprehensive documentation for all network-related processes and architectures.
• Lead strategic network initiatives and complex troubleshooting.
• Mentor Network Engineers and contribute to the broader IT community within the organization

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Architect and design reliable, secure, performant and scalable network solutions for IT and OT networks, Cloud, SDWAN and SASE.
• Proactively plan network capacity and performance requirements on a global scale, anticipating growth and emerging business needs.
• Develop integration strategies between IT and OT networks, ensuring security, scalability, performance and serviceability.
• Define and enforce global network architecture principles, ensuring alignment with Cyber Security, CoE and across all regions.
• Oversee network compliance with local/international regulations such as NIS2 and industry-specific standards.
• Participate in Enterprise Architecture routines such as the EA Community of Practices and the Design Authority Board, validate Solution Outlines and ensuring adherence to Campari Network Standards.
• Participate in projects to ensure compliance with network standards and services.
• Own and maintain comprehensive network architecture documentation, including topologies, configurations, and integration strategies.
• Define and update process documentation for network design, implementation, and operations.
• Lead the scouting and evaluation of new technologies, proposing and executing Proof-of-Concept and ensuring that evaluation is done using a formal and fair process.
• Partner with operations teams on high-severity network incidents and participate in post-incident reviews for continuous improvement.

Key Relationships

Internal: Cybersecurity Architects, I&O Architects and Team Leads, Project Managers, CoE and Platform Architects.

External: Technology vendors, Service Providers and Service Integrators, Hyperscalers.

Experience and Skills Required

• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise network architectures across IT and OT environments, including LAN and WAN equipment, configuring SASE services and Firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of SASE (Zscaler preferred), Firewall technologies (CheckPoint, Palo Alto, Azure, Fortinet preferred), LAN technologies (Cisco Meraki), Cloud Networking (Azure). Scripting and automation skills with Ansible are a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management.
• Strong documentation and process standardization skills.
• Familiarity with ITIL and service management practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Availability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time

Education / Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant network certifications (e.g., Cisco, Zscaler, Palo Alto) are highly desirable.
• ITIL V3 and/or ITIL4 certifications are a plus.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

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