Global Architect for Network

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are actively looking for a Head of Network and connectivity responsible for driving the engineering activities for Global Network solutions of Wella.

With overall accountability in the scoped network solution, the Head of Network and connectivity will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage the Network Services function to ensure a coordinated, user orientated service.
• Manage vendor relationships by communicating effectively, holding vendors accountable, and cultivating a positive working relationship.
• Ensure that technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organisation.  
• Drive the adoption of right network strategy, technology, and automation. 
• Manage the budget for Network Services including reporting and forecasting. 
• Demonstrated management experience of matrix and multicultural teams over several continents. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Accountable for the Network Services budget and capacity planning: Manage budget spend on suppliers of all network services. Oversee and authorize invoices from 3rd parties.
• Manage network supplier relationships, to ensure that the supplier portfolio meets SLA. Complete supplier service reviews, evaluating and selecting new suppliers, and make recommendations for strategic supplier decisions.  
• Conduct roadmap reviews with relevant service managers and Senior Leadership team representatives, communicating on project health status, milestones, issues and budget.  
• Work closely with Information Security, to ensure that networks are maintained in a highly secure state, and that operating procedures and methods are best suited to maintain security of the company networks. 
• Act as the subject matter expert on Network technology and services matters.
• Manage network and take accountability for the global network service.   
• Steer network strategy.
• Drive continual service improvement initiatives aimed at improving service quality, IT and business outcomes.  
• Ownership of the strategical and technical development of our network to further support our business.
• Definition of a Network Strategy to support the overarching Business and IT Strategies used within Wella.
• With our support of our Enterprise Architecture function, define and standardise the use of network hardware and software used within Wella, and the wider Wella family of brands.
• As Network owner, ensure the Wella IT & Cyber policies are adhered to by our Network Provider (and any sub-contractors).
• Implementing new technologies such as SASE and Software Defined networking.
• OT experience with segregation would be beneficial.

WHAT WE WANT YOU TO BRING ALONG

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science or Business Management.  
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing network environments.
• Experience of progressive experience in Information Technology management with focus on network disciplines services.
• In depth knowledge of architectures, monitoring, security control, redundancy, and high availability for network and wireless system.  
• Firewall and cloud firewall architecture knowledge (Zscaler). 
• Network performance management and capacity planning.     
• Knowledge of design, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive security architecture to protect the organization's network infrastructure, applications, and data assets.
• Expertise in implementing and configuring security solutions from top vendors such as Cisco and Juniper.
• Knowledge of networking protocols - VLAN, VTP , STP.
• Experience within WAN Optimization (BGP, MPLS, VPN). 
• Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW): Proficiency in configuring and managing NGFW appliances to enforce security policies, inspect network traffic, and detect/prevent advanced.
• Experience with features like application awareness, intrusion prevention, SSL decryption, and threat intelligence integration.
• Knowledge of Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Web Application Firewalls.
• Network Access Control (NAC): Experience with NAC solutions for enforcing access control policies, assessing endpoint compliance, and monitoring network access based on user identity and device posture.
• Knowledge of NAC integration with authentication systems, directory services, and network infrastructure.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Understanding of IAM concepts and technologies, including identity federation, role-based access control (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Experience with IAM solutions for managing user identities, credentials, and access privileges across the network.
• Experience with SSL/TLS encryption, VPN technologies, and disk encryption solutions.
• Knowledge of advanced networking Wi-Fi system environment.
• Nice to have Cisco Certified Network Professional or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert

WHAT WE OFFER:

To support your health and wellbeing therefore we provide:

• Luxmed Medical Insurance- Employee basic package is covered by Wella, you’ve got the options to upgrade coverages to spouse or partner and kids
• Life Insurance- Basic option paid by Wella- possibility to upgrade for additional coverages for employee and family
• PPK pension plan
• Lunch card
• Birthday as a holiday- celebrate with your loved ones
• Occasional products sample to enjoy our amazing products
• Access to great discounts on our amazing products with Wella and ghd shop online
• Bonus for birth of your child
• Bonus if you are getting married
• Multisport card
• Counselling support for you and your family (financial, legal, psychological support)
• 5 days of additional holiday per year after 5th anniversary
• Social Fund
• Glasses refund
• Attractive referral bonus for recommending friends to work at Wella

WHO WE ARE

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results.

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