Network and Security Regional Coordinator (F/M/X)

Solvay (FR); Lisboa; On-site; EUR 36,800 - 49,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, disability, and life insurance

Work-life balance promotion

Access to a training platform

Job summary

Solvay (FR) is seeking a Network Engineer to support regional network and security operations. The candidate will contribute to the Network Operation Center, manage local deployments, and ensure adherence to regulations. With at least 5 years in network management, expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto environments is preferred.

The role offers a salary range of €36,800–€49,300 annually in Portugal along with an attractive benefits package, including a parental leave program and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in Network Design or Network Operations Management.
• Experience with Network and security troubleshooting.
• Experience in deployment and project implementations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Network Operation Center delivery.
• Manage the Local Network and Security inventory.
• Support Service Owners in coordinating local deployments.
• Conduct regular network assessments for vulnerabilities.

Skills

Network and security troubleshooting

Project implementations

Manufacturing/Industrial/Chemical environments

Cisco LAN expertise

Palo Alto environments expertise

Education

Relevant education in Network Engineering or Information Technology

Job description

About the role

Our Secured Network Team, composed of 20 people (12 Solvay employees), is integrated in the Solvay Digital Technology Infrastructure department and focuses on providing a complete and seamless set of network and security services in collaboration with all Solvay industrial and non-industrial sites around the world (70 user sites including 40 plants, 5 Data Centers, and Cloud services). As a Network Engineer, you will support Network and Security operations at the regional level, bring the business needs to the Global organization, and support the local site network and security delivery and evolution.

You will get the opportunity to contribute to the Network Operation Center and have a positive impact on Solvay’s technical environment (such as Wifi, LAN, SD‑WAN, SSE, Internet Access, Local FW, Central security for Remote and Cloud Access).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Network Operation Center delivery (Change, Incident, Projects)
• Animate the relationship with regional and on‑site stakeholders (IT Support teams, Site industrial teams) to collect needs and facilitate operations in proximity to the site (EMEA Zone)
• Manage the Local Network and Security inventory for specific services and manage technical documentation
• Support Service Owners in coordinating local deployments (Planning and Execution)
• Collaborate and design solutions to respect local regulations and needs
• Conduct regular network assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a comparable field. Minimum 5 years of work experience in Network Design or Network Operations Management.

Competencies

• Experience with Network and security troubleshooting
• Experience in deployment – project implementations
• Experience with Manufacturing/Industrial/Chemical‑centered environments
• Network expertise in Cisco LAN, WLAN, and Palo Alto environments (Firewall and SD‑WAN)

Behaviors

• Customer and Service Oriented mindset
• Proactive in identifying and addressing network risks and inefficiencies
• Adaptability to changing business needs and technological advancements
• Team player & collaborative mindset to work effectively with IT, security, and business teams

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is €36,800–€49,300 per year in Portugal. Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage
• Prioritization of well‑being: work‑life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part‑time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses