About the job

Join Digital Services & Infrastructure Agile Release Train, which is responsible for delivery of the base technology platform to both the business and other release trains. The train has multiple teams and the Connected Workforce team is responsible for all network infrastructure and firewall services.

We have set an ambitious growth strategy of creating the future of dairy in Arla Foods and the key driver for this is strengthening our network infrastructure and bring it up to speed with industry standards. That is why we are looking for a Network Consultant to support the upgrade of our existing networks and also introducing new technologies in this area.

Specifically, you will:

• Implement and support:
  • Infrastructure hardware (switches/routers)
  • LAN/WAN and Data Center Networking
  • Wireless networks
  • NextGen firewalls
  • Routing and layer-3 switching
  • VPN deployments
• Cooperate with suppliers in executing IT network infrastructure epics
• Prepare technical design documents
• Perform quality reviews of ongoing- or newly deployed network implementations
• Be able to transform business needs into IT solutions and ensure business value
• Closely collaborate with stakeholders in both IT and Business
• Prepare PI-planning and System Demo together with the team members
• Actively participate in all Scrum and Train ceremonies

Some travel to Arla sites will be essential

Outside normal office hours “stand-by” will be rotated in the team

Who are you?

You have technical in-depth knowledge of network technologies. You are an excellent communicator capable of establishing strong networks with key stakeholders and IT specialists in a challenging matrix environment. You are capable to analyse complex problems and summarize them in a simple and understandable way that supports decision making. At the same time, you must be a good listener and able to see matters from your colleague's point of view.

Furthermore, you have:

• 6+ years infrastructure networking experience
• CCNP or equivalent experience level
• Enterprise network infrastructure design and implementation experience
• Experience implementing and supporting:
  • Infrastructure hardware (switches/routers)
  • LAN/WAN and Data Center Networking
  • Wireless networks
  • NextGen firewalls
  • Routing and layer-3 switching
  • VPN deployments
• Understanding and articulation skills in the following areas:
  • (Campus/LAN/WAN) network architectures
  • Network Security (Firewall, endpoint, NAC)
  • SD-WAN
  • SDA
  • Systems Virtualization
• Ability to effectively communicate designs, concepts and technical details to a non-technical audience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Experience prioritizing and working productively while multitasking
• Be proactive, reliable, self-accountable, and able to work independently without direct supervision
• Establish trust and build relationships with people at all levels of client’s organization
• Experience with working in an agile setup – SAFe would be an advantage
• Experience in Solarwinds administration would be an advantage.
• A drive to learning new technologies and challenging things for the better