Network Specialist | Tekniska verken | Linköping

Are you an experienced Network Specialist who wants to work in a mission-critical organization where your expertise makes a real difference? At Tekniska verken, you have the opportunity to contribute your skills during an exciting phase as we take full ownership of our IT operations. Here you combine technical depth with the ability to influence direction, make decisions, and shape a sustainable network environment for the long term. Become part of something bigger We in the Division of Digitalization are on an intensive and exciting transformation journey. We are building new capabilities, developing modern approaches, and shaping a digital organization that meets future demands for security, scalability, and innovation. A central part of this journey is taking ownership of and further developing major parts of our IT operations. This is a journey in motion! Here you get to set structures, influence technology choices, and build long-term sustainable solutions in an environment where the pace is high, ambitions are great, and team spirit is strong. For you, this means a unique opportunity to enter at an early stage and let your ideas become a driving force for the entire organization. Role Description In this role as Network Specialist, you will be a key person in developing our network and security infrastructure. Large parts of the infrastructure are currently managed by an external partner, and we are now in a position where we are building our own ownership of the area, step by step. The role involves understanding our existing environment and shaping how it should be developed going forward. Through your expertise and in collaboration with colleagues, you will create a robust and secure network architecture that forms the foundation for operating all our important services. In the role, you will work broadly with creating structure, simplifying complexity, and setting direction while being involved in our technical environments. In the role, you will: Be responsible for design, operations, and further development of our network environment with focus on the whole picture, architecture, and network security Contribute to developing segmentation, zone division, and security principles Participate in setting direction and making technical choices regarding network architecture, operations, and future approaches Work in a complex hybrid environment where on-premise and cloud-based solutions interact This is a very important role for us at Tekniska verken, and you therefore have an absolutely key role in our ongoing transformation journey. The role involves broad contacts within IT operations and security where you help ensure a safe and stable foundation for the entire organization's digital deliverables. The position is located at Tekniska verken's headquarters in central Linköping. On-call duty is included in the position. Your Profile and Background We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in network technology and experience working in environments where security is an integrated part of network design and operations. As a person, you take great responsibility and have a natural drive to solve problems here and now as well as improve and develop the environment over time. We are looking for you who have: Solid experience in network technology with focus on on-premise environments, routing, switching, LAN/WAN, and IP design Extensive experience in network security and firewalls (Check Point, but also Azure Firewall) Good understanding of segmentation, zone division, and security in network environments Are accustomed to simplifying complex environments where on-premise and cloud-based solutions interact It is meritorious if you also have experience with: Automation and IaC / Infrastructure as Code Modern security principles such as Zero Trust Fluent Swedish and English in speech and writing are required. As we are a security-classified organization, background checks and security vetting will be conducted. Our Offer to You With us, you become part of an organization with a clear societal mission, where technological development has a direct and noticeable impact on people's daily lives. Together we build a digital environment where stability meets innovation, where structure meets courage, and where technology becomes a real force in the organization. We are looking for someone who is motivated by taking initiative, driving issues forward, and being part of shaping the whole. With us, you will: Be part of a strategic transformation journey where you enter at an early stage and contribute to shaping our new IT and digitalization capabilities Have a clear mandate to influence technology choices, approaches, and structures in an organization where decisions are made close to operations Work in an environment where stability meets innovation, in an important and sustainable societal mission Does this sound interesting? In this recruitment, we are collaborating with Experis. For questions, feel free to contact our recruitment consultant Jenny Lilja at [email protected] or 0725387137. The deadline for applications is 20/9. If you are interested, we recommend you apply immediately. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline. We look forward to your application! Tekniska verken Tekniska verken is a mission-critical actor that every day enables a functioning and sustainable life for residents in the region. By ensuring everything from energy and water to recycling and digital infrastructure, we create security, quality of life, and socially important services to hundreds of thousands of residents and businesses in the region - every day. Our operations may be most noticeable when they don't work, but our value exists in every home, every workplace, and every part of society. Learn more about us here: https://www.tekniskaverken.se/om-oss/

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