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The Communication Infrastructure department is responsible for developing new solutions and improving security and functional capabilities for the standard offerings for Wind Park IT/OT network infrastructure. Our solutions are used globally to support SCADA (data acquisition and control). We are responsible for designing end-to-end delivery of communication infrastructure solutions in collaboration with Digital Solutions and Service organization and responsible for the governance of processes and procedures that enable operational excellence throughout the lifecycle of the Vestas products.
The individual responsibilities in the department vary from hardware design based on industrial-grade equipment to designing and enabling advanced security solutions with advanced networking technologies.
Responsibilities
- Become one of the driving forces in developing and maintaining our Wind Park Network Architecture that accommodates network connectivity and resilience in our customers' Wind Power Plants across the globe
- Work closely with our regional experts and local security specialists in a truly global organization
- Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements
- Design and implement secure communication infrastructure aligned with the industry standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy
- Implement early-stage feasibility studies of new projects working together with other peers in labs and proof of concept for new technology solutions
- Last, but not least, work as a Technical Lead on project deliveries together with Project Managers, working as a Solution Architect/Technical Project Manager according to Vestas' project delivery model namely ''Modular Vestas Way to Market” (MVWtM)
Qualifications
- University degree (or equivalent) in IT, Telecommunications, Computer Science or similar
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience within communication infrastructure technologies, ideally from a global company
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in advanced network architecture and design
- You can demonstrate experience or formal knowledge within network security for Industrial Control Systems
- Good at technical documentation for internal and customer usage
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Competencies
The ideal candidate should have the following soft skills:
- Great stakeholder management and interpersonal skills at both a technical and non-technical level
- Goal-orientated and demonstrates a high level of commitment with the ability to work under minimal supervision
- Customer-oriented, whether responding to support queries or developing new functionalities
- Strives when working in a team of highly motivated engineers and values partnership and collaboration to achieve a common vision and targets
- You are open-minded, a good communicator and able to establish relationships across geographical boundaries and cultures
And the following technical skills:
- Professional experience maintaining real-world production systems. Build and maintain complex network designs
- Experience with NextGen firewalls, Unidirectional gateways, design of security zones, IDS/IPS
- Experience with Cisco ISE (LDAP, REST APIs), IPSec VPN, DMVPN and device authentication (IEEE 802.1x)
- Facilitate Log & Net flow analysis, vulnerability identification and evaluation, patch management (life cycle management) for network equipment
- OSPF, BGP and related routing protocols
- Copper/Fiber Optics technologies supporting LAN, WAN and Wireless
- Knowledge about Information Security and Risk Management
- Working experience with GitHub and JIRA or similar tools as we work Agile in our working environment
What We Offer
We offer you an exciting possibility to attain responsibility for the network behind core products, which are business-critical to both our customers and to Vestas. You will have many interested and supportive parties across a large and global organization, and you will have excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary work and personal development. The work environment is result-oriented, at a high professional level and with a clear technical commitment.
Additional Information
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity please submit your CV in English.
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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