Network Architect

For our outsouring client we are currently looking for Network Architect, who will join our team.

Job offer information

Network architect role:

  • Play role of MINT Core team network architect
  • Initiate, lead and coordinate discussions about network related improvements, governance, ways of working, MINT standards support
  • Cover both high level architecture and detailed configuration topics in the scope of MINT
    • Examples of current architecture topics:
      • landing zone concept re-evaluation
      • virtual micro-segmentation
      • Juniper based wifi solution
      • BOM review and update
    • Examples of configuration topics:
      • VLAN mandatory and optional definition
      • Switches template configuration definition based on industry reco
      • Cybersecurity related configuration evaluation
      • Review and evaluate results of network assessments done in 2025, identify potential improvements
    • Examples of ways of working and governance topics:
      • SmartNet and warranty evidence supporting processes
      • Cooperation with service providers on process and configuration standards
      • Switch onboarding processes
      • Lifecycle management
    • MINT standards support
      • Explain and support plants in interpretation and understanding of MINT standards
      • Advice/give direction for plant specific questions/topic
MINT consultation role:
  • Provide external consultancy to different MINT related topics (HW, SW, wow, configuration, architecture)
  • Attendance to periodical MINT technology calls or ad-hoc calls for specific topics.
  • Share experience, pros, cons, real examples of use cases etc. for different MINT topics
  • Occupancy:
    • Topic dependent (periodical calls: 1-2 hrs/month)
    • One master contact, other experts for different topics
Personality assumptions and skills
  • Experience
    • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Network Architect, Network Engineer, or similar technical network role.
    • Experience working with enterprise-scale network infrastructure, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment is an advantage.
  • Technical Skills
    • Proven knowledge of network architecture and design (both high-level and low-level/network configuration).
    • Strong experience with LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi (preferably Juniper-based solutions), VLANs, micro-segmentation and network security.
    • Experience with configuration and management of network switches, routers, firewalls.
    • Understanding of network standards and frameworks (industry recommendations).
    • Experience with network assessment, lifecycle management, and onboarding of network devices.
    • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts as they apply to network configuration and governance.
  • Methodology & Governance
    • Demonstrated experience in defining and improving ways of working, processes, and governance related to networking.
  • Consultancy & Communication
    • Strong advisory, presentation, and communication skills.
    • Ability to lead and facilitate discussions with internal teams and external partners.
    • Experience with supporting and guiding local sites/plants on standards interpretation and implementation.
  • Other
    • Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Benefits

• Hybrid way of working ( 60%home office)

• Contribution to pension plan

• 3 paid sick leave days per year

• Benefits package – 275€ per year

• Multisport card

• Long term career development

• Hard & Soft skills trainings

Information about the company

Soitron is one of the largest info-communication integrators and IT service providers in the CEE. We provides products and services in the field of Robotics and Process Automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), IT Infrastructure, Communications and Cloud Solutions, IT Security, Services and Outsourcing, IT Consulting and Applications. Soitron, s.r.o. is a member of the SOITRON Group, with more than 800 international experts and facilities in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Romania, Turkey, Bulgaria, Poland and the UK. We offer a unique experience in IT field and possibility to grow professionally in an international environment.