We are seeking an experienced and visionary Global Network and Workplace Specialist to contribute significantly to the overall enterprise network architecture and strategy, and to set the rules for the workplace management of our company. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in aligning network and workplace strategies with business goals, driving performance, security, and integration of all network infrastructures within the organization, along with appropriate management of workplaces. The candidate will report directly to the Global Infrastructure Manager and be part of MUVIQ's global IT organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the overall enterprise network architecture and coordinate with local IT teams at various plants.
- Ensure effective integration of business requirements into the global SD-WAN and other critical network infrastructures.
- Participate in transformation and harmonization projects globally as a project manager, engaging with local teams and third-party IT service providers to define standards across plants for network and workplace management.
- Coordinate with third-party IT providers for daily operations and larger projects, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines align.
- Ensure external IT requirements, best practices, standards, and policies are integrated with MUVIQ’s global network and workplaces.
- Oversee administration, configuration, and maintenance of network platforms, ensuring their reliability, scalability, and integration.
- Define standards for workplace management (e.g., OS, patching, applications, device monitoring) and ensure proper implementation and maintenance.
- Document and maintain network architecture, design, and configurations.
- Collaborate with the Cybersecurity manager to ensure network security and workplace security policies are adhered to.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or comparable experience) in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related fields.
- Proven experience of 5+ years managing network platforms and workplace solutions.
- Experience working with globally distributed teams and external partners.
- Experience developing customizations, integrations, and extensions for network platforms.
- Experience managing interfaces between network platforms and third parties.
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of engaging stakeholders and vendors effectively.
- Fluent in English and Italian; additional languages are a plus.
Knowledge and Beneficial Experience:
- Certifications or training in relevant network technologies.
- Training in Fortinet technologies.
- Basic understanding of IBM iSeries and its network impact.
- Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and tools.
- Experience with Cisco Switches and Meraki Wi-Fi systems.
- Familiarity with ITIL methodologies.
- Experience managing Fortigate Firewalls.
We offer a permanent contract with a competitive package, an international and dynamic environment, opportunities for growth, and the possibility to work remotely two to three days per week. The role is based at the Ivrea Plant in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
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