Network Infrastructure Solution Architect

PURPOSE/SUMMARYThe Network Infrastructure Solution Architect is part of a Global IT team and is primarily responsible for designing and supporting the implementation of strategic network-related projects and transformations. This role contributes to the definition of a multi-year technology roadmap for the Global Network Infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with business requirements and the overall IT strategy.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIT Network Infrastructure Solution Architect• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of secure, scalable, and highly available network infrastructure solutions across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments.• Support the architecture, design, and integration of voice and network solutions including WAN, LAN, WIfi, DNS, VoIP, SIP, Unified Communications (UC), Contact Center technologies, and collaboration platforms.• Lead the definition of the Global Network strategy roadmap in alignment with overall IT and Enterprise Architecture strategies supporting the business needs and objectives. This includes the network strategy Manufacturing, R&D and Cloud services.• Design and recommend network solutions that are well-integrated with existing infrastructure, ensuring modernization, interoperability, cost-efficiency, security and scalability.• Design automation and orchestration capabilities in network provisioning and configuration using modern techniques, fostering agility and operational efficiency.• Ensure network designs incorporate security best practices, data protection principles, and compliance with global and local standards and policies.• Contribute to the design and implementation of network performance monitoring and optimization strategies, proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks, risks, and vulnerabilities to ensure high availability and reliability.• Identify and drive the adoption of innovative networking technologies (e.g., SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, enterprise voice and video services) that support digital transformation initiatives aligned with business needs.• Participate in architecture review and IT change boards to ensure governance, standardization, and alignment across the global IT landscape.• Collaborate with enterprise architects, application teams, security teams, and third-party service providers to deliver robust and reliable networking services.• Maintain accurate documentation of architecture decisions, designs, standards, and best practices. Support knowledge transfer across IT teams.COMPETENCIES• Proven expertise in designing network infrastructure solutions across LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and IP routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).• Strong knowledge of enterprise network protocols, routing and switching, and security frameworks.• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and infrastructure monitoring platforms.• Deep understanding of enterprise voice technologies: VoIP, SIP, PBX (on-prem/cloud), SBC, and QoS.• Ability to define, implement, and monitor network-related SLAs, KPIs, and OLAs.• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting complex network issues across hybrid environments.• Experience with automation and scripting technologies (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plusMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other relatedfield, or equivalent work experience.• Relevant certification for IT Architecture is beneficial, e.g. TOGAF• Certification in ITIL required.ExperienceSpecialized experience• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT.• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of Network Architecture.• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in leading a global IT Infrastructure projects in an environment similar in size and complexity to Olympus.• Strong Experience in Manufacturing / ShopFloor IT• Demonstrable and recent experience in IT Network Solution Design for IT Infrastructure Services, working with external service providers and working according to ITIL service management processes.• Strong proof in delivering complex global projects and organizational changes in a multi-national company.• Preferred: experience in the Medical industry, either in a Consulting Company or directly in a Life Science Healthcare Company preferred.

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