Network Architect

Job offer

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

What awaits you?

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

o Examples of current architecture topics:

· landing zone concept re-evaluation
· virtual micro-segmentation
· Juniper based wifi solution
· BOM review and update

o 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

o 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

o 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:

o Topic dependent (periodical calls: 1-2 hrs/month)
o One master contact, other experts for different topics

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What knowledge and skills you should have?

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.

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.

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What can we offer you?

• Hybrid way of working ( 60%home office)
• Contribution to pension plan
• 3 paid sick leave days per year
• Benefits package – 7 000 czk (275€) per year
• Multisport card
• Long term career development
• Hard & Soft skills trainings