AdressAbout the role
You will be providing technical expertise, strategic planning and recommendations for new technologies and network applications in response to business needs. In practice, you will evaluate and design solutions that integrate with and enhance the network without jeopardizing its integrity. You will work together with Fortum colleagues and trusted external partners to meet the business and customer requirements. We are looking for a team member to join us in either Finland, Sweden or Poland.
Your duties and responsibilities include
- Evaluate emerging technologies and architectures in relation to Fortum infrastructure needs.
- Act as the interface with business, IT and vendors to develop and implement solutions to meet business requirements
- Design and manage the rollout of network infrastructures and projects
- Perform analytical, technical and business value analysis work in the planning, design, installation and ongoing administration and management of Fortum data networks
- Participate in implementation projects, also actually configuring technology and devices
- Provide cross-functional technical expertise to further develop Fortum IT
- Conduct network training on architectural and technical levels
About you
In this role, on top of the theoretical in-depth knowledge of local- and wide-area data network design and architecture, also strong working knowledge is required.
To succeed in this role you would ideally have
- Bachelor of Science in Network Engineering with ten or more years of relevant experience (Proven technical experience may be substituted for educational requirement)
- Strong working knowledge of network requirements in production environments
- Superior knowledge, skills and hands-on experience with Checkpoint, Fortinet, HPE and Aruba network hardware, software, related protocols etc.
- Deep understanding of network security with superior working knowledge and related technical skills for mitigating security threats
- Strong working knowledge of structured cabling systems, network facilities, electrical, UPS, etc.
- Thorough understanding of IT processes and industry best practices
- Ability to work alone as an individual contributor, as a technical lead and as a participant in a team environment
- Solid teamwork and communication skills
- Sense of urgency and ability to perform exceptionally under pressure
- Through understanding of the emerging Network Architecture and technology trends like SASE and UZTNA
We offer you
In addition to the intellectual challenges of implementing new technologies, we offer you opportunities to further develop your technical skills in a solid teamwork environment and competitive benefits. With us, you can take an active role in powering a thriving world. To reach our goals, we embrace a culture of openness. With mutual trust, believing in people, and taking care of everyone's well-being, we can reach even better results. We work flexibly in a hybrid model that adapts to both your professional and personal needs.
Interested?
Please send your application by 3th March 2024 via our online recruitment tool. We work with an ongoing selection and will close the recruitment process as soon as the right candidate is found. For further information, please contact Mika Vähä, Senior Manager, IT Operations Network, mika.vaha@fortum.com or +358 50 569 0152.
To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.
At Fortum, we are committed to building diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.
We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com
