Senior Network Platform engineer

Belgium - Hoboken
Information Systems
Information Technology

Posted on 08-05-2024

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About our support services (Information Systems) 

Umicore’s commitment to creating a sustainable future relies on innovation in all areas of business. As we keep pushing our boundaries and strive to set new industry standards, embracing advanced technologies has never been more essential. Digital technologies are constantly evolving and present new opportunities for us. As next generation corporate IT department, we design & deliver the digital foundation that powers the business in their ambitions.

About the IS team

A global organization. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our support functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

Umicore is looking for a Network Platform Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. With your 5-10 years of industry experience (manufacturing, production preferred), you'll bring a helicopter view to safeguarding all network channels and internal systems. While no certifications are mandatory, you will possess strong expertise in Cisco technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) using Cisco technologies.
• Configure and manage network protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.).
• Implement and maintain network security best practices to safeguard all network channels and internal systems.
• Analyze and implement security controls to mitigate risks.
• Review and approve network change requests, ensuring adherence to security policies and standards.
• Monitor network performance, identify and troubleshoot network issues.
• Participate in network capacity planning and upgrades.
• Automate network tasks using scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) (desirable).
• Document network configurations and procedures.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure network integration with applications and services.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest networking technologies and best practices.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• 5-10 years of experience working with Cisco networking technologies in an enterprise environment, with a focus on manufacturing or production environments (highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching, security principles etc.).
• Experience with network troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience implementing and maintaining network security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

 What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?