Smart Factory IT Specialist, Roma Plant

Experteer Italy; Roma; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a technically driven IT Specialist to support Smart Factory solutions at the Rome Plant. The role involves ensuring IT infrastructure readiness and operational stability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, 5+ years in IT roles, and strong project management skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for continuous development.

Servizi

Comprehensive onboarding and technical training

Continuous development and mentorship opportunities

Corporate social responsibility programs

Support for work-life balance

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years in IT roles within manufacturing, automation, or Smart Factory programs.
• Proven ability to manage project phases from planning to execution.

Mansioni

• Support the implementation and lifecycle management of MES, APS, and Wonderware solutions.
• Ensure operational stability of core IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and IT teams.

Conoscenze

IT infrastructure management

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Industrial cybersecurity

Project management

Risk assessment

Networking (Cisco)

System monitoring tools

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Strumenti

Oracle RAC

Zabbix

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Purpose

We are looking for a technically driven IT Specialist to support the deployment and operation of Smart Factory solutions at the Rome Plant. The role focuses on ensuring IT infrastructure readiness, high system availability, production continuity, adherence to Bridgestone's Manufacturing Reference Architecture, and robust industrial cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and lifecycle management of Manufacturing Execution System (MES Apriso), Advanced Planning System (APS Quintiq), and Wonderware solutions
• Ensure operational stability of core IT infrastructure, including server platforms, Oracle RAC databases, network segmentation, and cybersecurity systems
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Plant, and EMEA IT teams to align with Bridgestone’s standard Reference Architecture
• Apply industrial cybersecurity principles, implementing IT/OT segmentation, iDMZ, and network protection strategies
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to cybersecurity hardening of critical production IT systems
• Perform technical troubleshooting and incident resolution for production IT systems
• Utilize monitoring tools (Zabbix or similar) to proactively manage system health
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning, system testing, and continuous improvement of IT resilience
• Provide project management support, coordinating technical tasks, milestones, and resources within the Smart Factory deployment roadmap
• Ensure alignment of project activities with production schedules, cybersecurity requirements, and organizational objectives

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Experience (years)

• Minimum 5 years in IT roles within manufacturing, automation, or Smart Factory programs
• Experience coordinating technical projects or project workstreams within an industrial environment
• Proven ability to manage project phases from planning to execution, including resource coordination and milestone tracking

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with IT infrastructure for production environments (servers, storage, networks)
• Familiarity with MES platforms (preferably Apriso) and industrial system integration
• Practical knowledge of Oracle RAC, DataGuard, and high-availability database solutions
• Solid understanding of IT/OT network segmentation and cybersecurity best practices (Purdue Model, iDMZ)
• Experience with risk assessment, vulnerability mitigation, and secure infrastructure design for production environments
• Experience with system monitoring tools (Zabbix or comparable)
• Networking knowledge, preferably with Cisco technologies
• Ability to manage project tasks, timelines, and reporting effectively

Languages Skills

• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Italian is considered an advantage

Soft/Behavioral Skills

• Hands‑on approach to technical challenges
• Proactive, reliable, and safety‑conscious attitude
• Strong communication skills, ability to liaise with diverse teams
• Analytical mindset with a focus on operational excellence
• Organizational and project management abilities

What We Offer

At Bridgestone, we foster co‑creation and empower creativity to make mobility safer, more efficient, and sustainable.

• Comprehensive onboarding and technical training
• Continuous development and mentorship opportunities
• Corporate social responsibility programs
• A global, inclusive, and dynamic work environment
• Support for work‑life balance and personal well‑being