IT Senior Architect Specialist

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa; Ovar; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning

Job summary

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa in Ovar, Portugal, is seeking an IT Senior Architect Specialist to monitor and manage our server and storage infrastructure, ensuring high availability and SLA adherence. You will lead firmware updates, patch management, and site deployments while aligning with ISMS/TISAX and privacy policies.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of relevant experience, strong Linux/Windows expertise, cloud and virtualization skills, and professional English, with a focus on

Qualifications

• English proficiency at professional level.
• 10 years of experience in similar IT infrastructure roles.
• Experience with Linux systems, virtualization, and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and alert on server and storage hardware.
• Monitor and alert on Backups jobs
• Ensure availability of infrastructure services meets expected SLAs
• Maintain and create documentation for new processes.
• Setup and Implement firmware updates
• Setup and Implement patch releases
• Setup new Site (Server & Storage)
• Implement new infrastructure solutions/technologies
• ISMS & TISAX - Complying with ISMS & TISAX policies; Complying with the privacy statement and disciplinary procedure

Skills

English - Professional level

Education

Secondary Education – Technical/Professional

Tools

Linux Systems

ITIL

Microsoft SQL Server

Veeam

VMware vSphere / Hypervisor

Kubernetes

vCenter

Microsoft OS / SQL Server

Microsoft Azure Cloud (IaaS)

Debian

RedHat

Ubuntu

Rocky Linux

Job description

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a IT Senior Architect Specialist in our plant in Ovar.

Country: Portugal

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and alert on server and storage hardware.
• Monitor and alert on Backups jobs
• Ensure availability of infrastructure services meets expected service level agreements (SLAs)
• Maintain and create documentation for new processes.
• Setup and Implement firmware updates
• Setup and Implement patch releases
• Setup new Site (Server & Storage
• Implement new infrastructure solutions/technologies
• ISMS & TISAX - Complying with ISMS & TISAX policies; Complying with the privacy statement and disciplinary procedure

Candidate’s Profile:

• Academic Qualifications: Secondary Education – Technical/Professional
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar roles.
• Languages: English – Professional level.
• Technical Knowledge: Linux Systems (preferred) ; ITIL; Microsoft SQL Server ; Veeam ; VMware vSphere / Hypervisor; Kubernetes (preferred) ; vCenter; Microsoft OS / SQL Server (recent versions) ; Microsoft Azure Cloud (IaaS) ; Debian, RedHat, Ubuntu, and Rocky Linux.
• Infrastructure and Hardware: Experience in hardware installation and firmware updates (HP, NetApp, Dell).

What do we have to offer?

At Yazaki, we provide a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for continuous learning.

At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. In case you didn’t find what you were looking for check our website and career page! We have plenty of opportunities!