Solution Architect (N&IA)

Purpose / Key Objectives of the Job: IM Services is the global service delivery unit responsible for the (End-to-End) IT services provided to the businesses and functions and the end users across the globe. The Solution Architect (N&IA) is responsible for ensuring the provisioning of the Network and Internet Access services globally. As a Solution Architect specializing in networking, your role will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and overseeing effective network solutions for our organization's projects and infrastructure. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure that the networking architecture meets the organization's requirements, aligns with industry best practices, and supports seamless communication and data transfer. Focus of this role is on security, more specific around network segmentation, micro segmentation and remote connectivity. About the job (Job Responsibilities)

• Designing comprehensive network and security architecture solutions for clients, considering their specific requirements and industry best practices.
• Leading the implementation and deployment of networking and security solutions, ensuring adherence to design principles and best practices.
• Providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer to internal teams, including engineers and support staff.
• Participating in the evaluation and selection of networking and security products, tools, and technologies, and providing input for their incorporation into solution designs.
• Contributing to the development of best practices, methodologies, and tools to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of solution architecture activities.

We believe you bring (Education & Experience)

• Master’s degree in business management, computer science, computer engineering or equivalent based on practical experience
• Professional with minimum of 6 years of experience in the IT Infrastructure including 2-4 years managing IT services & professionals across diverse geographies and organizational cultures
• External vendor management experience in an international context
• Knowledge of the manufacturing/ process industry
• Knowledge of best practice solutions in the shared solutions space
• Experience in relevant infrastructure services.
• Demonstrable ability to act autonomously, analytical and structured.

Key Generic Competencies

• Solid understanding of the core network services
• · Solid understanding of Microsoft Azure (Networking/AAD)
• Experience with cloud-based remote access solutions
• Experience with Micro Segmentation tools, preferably Guardicore
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to remain neutral toward technology, vendor, and product choices, as well as to be more interested in results than in personal preferences
• Ability to balance the long-term (or “big-picture”) and short-term implications of individual decisions
• Ability to see the whole picture (“helicopter view”) as well as being able to focus into the detail
• Excellent integrator and ensure cooperation between supplier(s) and internal resources
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Dedicated to reach and maintain high quality standards
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to influence internal and external parties

Job Evaluation

• Designing comprehensive network and security architecture solutions for clients, considering their specific requirements and industry best practices.
• Leading the implementation and deployment of networking and security solutions, ensuring adherence to design principles and best practices.
• Providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer to internal teams, including engineers and support staff.
• Participating in the evaluation and selection of networking and security products, tools, and technologies, and providing input for their incorporation into solution designs.
• Contributing to the development of best practices, methodologies, and tools to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of solution architecture activities.
• Designing comprehensive network and security architecture solutions for clients, considering their specific requirements and industry best practices.
• Leading the implementation and deployment of networking and security solutions, ensuring adherence to design principles and best practices.
• Providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer to internal teams, including engineers and support staff.
• Participating in the evaluation and selection of networking and security products, tools, and technologies, and providing input for their incorporation into solution designs.
• Contributing to the development of best practices, methodologies, and tools to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of solution architecture activities.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/ We look forward to receiving your application! We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors. If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn . #WeAreNouryon #Changemakers