IT Platform Engineer

Job summary

The IT Platform Engineer designs, deploys, and operates end-to-end IT solutions, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, networks, and compute services across the NAM organization. This role bridges business needs and technological capabilities by leveraging enterprise standards to support secure systems, enabling digital transformation initiatives and ensuring IT components function cohesively within a secure and resilient infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+, or ITIL Foundation are highly valued
• Ongoing training in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, or systems integration is considered a strong asset
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT systems integration or a similar role, ideally within an industrial manufacturing or multi-site environment
• Demonstrated ability to design, deploy, and maintain complex IT architectures involving cloud services, networks, and business applications
• Experience working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams, and managing integration projects from end to end
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure: servers, storage, networking (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN), IP Phones, and endpoint devices
• Proficiency in system administration (Windows/Linux), virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Experience with cybersecurity tools and practices: firewalls, antivirus, identity and access management, intrusion detection, security operations
• Familiarity with business application integration (e.g., CRM, ERP) and interoperability via APIs or middleware
• Knowledge of scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Ansible) is a plus
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance local and global quality requirements

Responsibilities

• Design, deploying, and operating end-to-end IT solutions that ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, networks, and compute services across the NAM organization
• Acting as a technical engineer, the role bridges business needs and technological capabilities by leveraging enterprise standards to support secure systems
• Assemble and configure complete IT environments by integrating hardware, software, networks, and compute services to meet operational and business requirements
• Set up and maintain servers, workstations, and network components (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN), ensuring performance, scalability, and security
• Lead the deployment and integration of cloud-based solutions (e.g., Azure, SaaS platforms) into the existing information system landscape
• Apply security best practices by deploying firewalls, antivirus, authentication systems, and intrusion detection tools to protect IT assets
• Ensure seamless communication between business applications (e.g., CRM, ERP) and internal systems through APIs, data buses, or middleware
• Manage IT integration projects from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with business stakeholders and adherence to timelines and budgets
• Provide level 2/3 support for integrated systems, diagnose issues, and coordinate with vendors or internal teams for resolution
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and contribute to training and onboarding of users and support teams

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Industry

Relocation