Technology Expert Lan&wifi

**Technology Expert - LAN&WiFi**

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Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Information Technology at Nestlé is a multicultural and diverse team of IT professionals driving the biggest IT operations landscape and digital transformation of the CPG, or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry. We enable Nestlé to engage with millions of consumers using a product-driven approach with leading technologies and solutions. To join our team, we are looking for people who are curious, courageous, innovative, collaborative and passionate about solving complex problems using new technologies Together, we make IT possible.

**A DAY IN THE LIFE**

Reporting to the Sr. Global Platform Manager, you will be collaborating with Region, Program and Platform team for leading and executing network transformation projects in the region, focused on infrastructure vendor replacement. You will play a vital role in ensuring a seamless and efficient transition while optimizing network performance and security while participating to define products strategy.
- Ensure IS/IT Customer and Consumer requirements are met, and service quality maintained when introducing new products. Consider the cost effectiveness of proposed solutions.
- Ensure that all solutions within their technology area are delivered and maintained secure and compliant with internal standards and external regulations, including privacy requirements.
- Assist others in resolving complex technical problems and investigating the root cause of problems and recommend SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely) solutions.
- Participate in peer reviews of deliverables and carry out formal and informal reviews of technical designs, standards, documentation and implementations.
- Provide deep specialist guidance, integration and support in your specific specialties.
- Support and influence the technical activity (design, build, testing) in significant or complex innovation initiatives, accountable to the Product Owners or Platform Manager for the delivery and quality of technical deliverables.
- Make recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and delivery of services through the use of (emerging) technology, technical methods and methodologies.
- Provide the product team with technical expertise, advising on best technology solutions, translating the business vision into technical vision.
- Work with Regional manager, Product managers, Tech Leads, Solution Architects and Business Analysts to ensure any solution within their specificities fits with strategic and technical direction.

**ARE YOU A FIT?**
- Joining a collaborative team of Specialists, you will be a strong team player with a history of delivering results in a high pressure and dynamic environment.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in the relevant area of expertise within an enterprise / global environment.
- 5+ years of experience in leading technical evaluation, implementing and resolving LAN&WiFi issues, including those involving 3rd party suppliers.
- Certification or expertise in Cisco and Aruba; corresponding technical fields working with multiple, diverse technologies, services in LAN&WiFi, Wireless connectivity (Private5G, Bluetooth, Zigbee), DDI suite (DHCP, DNS, IP Address Management) and Cloud, as well as Policy Management (ClearPass) and Central Management (DNAC, Aruba Central) platforms.
- Understanding of network (WAN and Security) and Cloud technologies.
- Highly desirable to have strong project management, service integration and change adaptability to support product and service management competencies.
- Ability to understand the financial impact of technology alternatives, financial models and budgeting.
- Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations.
- Innovator while having an analytical thinking.
- Capable of influencing with integrity.
- Enthusiastic, quick learner with proven ability to rapidly get up to speed with job knowledge
- Creative problem solver
- Experience having worked in a global environment and with virtual teams
- Strong collaborator and team builder with a cross-discipline of internal and external partners
- Respect for various cultures and understanding how to work with a variety of cultures
- Strong experience with effective communication at different levels in the organization in English.
- Effective communication and presentation skills are vital as you develop working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, such as service integrators, service provides and vendors across the globe.
- With stakeholders based in various time zones, flexibility is essential as you participate i