Network Architect

Network Architect - Operational Technology (OT)Bridgestone EMEAVimercateEUR 40.000 - 65.000Position SnapshotType of work: HybridType of contract: Open-ended/permanentFull/Part Time: Full timeAbout UsBridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.About The RoleJob PurposeThe role of a Manufacturing Network Expert at Bridgestone involves designing, building, overseeing, and managing the implementation of networks and network projects to meet the needs of manufacturing facilities in the EMEA region.You will be responsible for leading a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and support and conducting performance evaluations.You will work closely with other IT/OT teams, such as plant digital teams, infrastructure and network team, application managers, Global Infrastructure and Modern Workplace, Information Security Office, to ensure the best network practices and standards.You will drive continuous improvement initiatives by staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.ResponsibilitiesNetwork Operations: Review and optimize security measures, monitor network performance, and identify areas of improvement.Reliability and Efficiency: Ensure network reliability, security, and efficiency in a cost-conscious way.Network Architecture: Define network architecture (LAN, WLAN, firewalls, and load‑balancers), standards, and best practices to be implemented across the plants.Compliance: Assess manufacturing solutions implementations by the plants in line with the architecture and the security standards and policies.Roadmaps and Budget: Lead delivery of roadmaps and budget guidelines for network‑related projects and initiatives across the plant.Knowledge Sharing: Drive knowledge‑sharing activities via communities of practice (CoP).Program and Standards Management: Manage network lifecycle and Reference Architecture projects.Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with vendors and service providers services, support and procurement.Qualifications & Experience RequiredEducation, Master, other certificationBachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Sciences or Telecommunication Engineering.Cisco Certified Professional (CCNP or equivalent).Fortinet NSE4 Certification.Cybersecurity certifications like ISA‑62443 will be valued.Experience (years)+5 years of professional IT experience in network administrator role and team leadership.Technical SkillsUp-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in Network technologies.Working experience of Infrastructure (Datacenter and Cloud). Azure certification not required but it’s a plus.Languages SkillsProfessional working proficiency in English required.Knowledge of other European languages as Spanish, Italian, Polish or Hungarian is an asset.Soft/Behavioral SkillsAbility to influence and motivate teammates and other internal or external stakeholders.Strong communication skills are necessary to communicate to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with other IT teams and external partners.Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting & problem resolution.Customer focus with special attention service operations and SLAs.What We OfferA supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.Corporate Social Responsibility activities.A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long‑term well‑being.A diverse and inclusive team.We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.#J-18808-Ljbffr