IT INFRASTRUCTURE & NETWORK SPECIALIST

Company description

The CIM Competence Center is the national reference hub for technology transfer and for the dissemination of skills related to the manufacturing and service industries.

CIM is a network composed of Politecnico di Torino and the University of Turin, together with 22 partner companies, making the expertise of industrial leaders available to companies that want to innovate and remain highly competitive in the market.

CIM provides specialized services on enabling digital technologies for Manufacturing 4.0 and offers strategic and operational support for industrial development through the dissemination of services and advanced training courses for company managers.

Job description

The IT Infrastructure & Network Specialist will join CIM’s ICT team and will primarily contribute to the design, implementation, maintenance and evolution of network infrastructures supporting the Competence Center’s activities and projects with partner companies.

The role will focus on LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN and network security architectures, covering requirements analysis, technical design, device configuration, deployment, operational validation, monitoring and troubleshooting. As a complementary responsibility, the specialist may support CIM’s internal IT infrastructure, including Microsoft 365 services, user management, server systems, virtualization, backup and business-continuity tools. Areas of particular interest include:

·      Design, implementation and maintenance of enterprise networks;

·      Network security, segmentation, VPNs, firewalling and secure connectivity;

·      Network monitoring, troubleshooting and performance optimization;

·      Integration with server infrastructures, virtualization, cloud, edge and IT/OT environments;

·      Optional support for CIM’s internal IT, including Microsoft 365, user management, backup and business continuity.

Main activities

·      Design, support for implementation, configuration and maintenance of enterprise LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi network infrastructures.

·      Management of network devices, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, secure connectivity and access policies.

·      Network performance monitoring, connectivity analysis and troubleshooting of infrastructure issues.

·      Support for the design of infrastructures integrated with server systems, virtualization, cloud, edge and IT/OT environments.

·      Preparation and update of network technical documentation, architecture diagrams and operating procedures.

·      Technical coordination of suppliers and technology partners involved in the installation, release and maintenance of network infrastructures.

·      Support for demonstrators, proof-of-concepts and innovation projects requiring dedicated or experimental network infrastructures.

·      Support for CIM’s internal ICT activities, including Microsoft 365 management, user management, server systems, virtualization, backup and business-continuity tools.

Requirements

·      Solid technical background in networking, network infrastructures and IT systems, acquired through specialist training paths, professional certifications or equivalent hands-on experience.

·      Experience in the design, configuration, implementation and management of enterprise network infrastructures, with specific focus on LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi and secure connectivity environments.

·      In-depth knowledge of key networking protocols, devices and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, Wi-Fi, VPNs, firewalling and network segmentation.

·      Knowledge of key network security technologies and best practices for protecting, monitoring and hardening network infrastructures.

·      Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting on network issues, including connectivity, performance, device configuration, security and service-continuity analysis.

·      Ability to analyse operational needs and translate them into concrete and sustainable technology solutions.

·      Experience or aptitude in managing technical projects.

·      Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with clients, suppliers and technology partners.

·      Excellent proficiency with the main office automation tools.

·      Excellent knowledge of Italian, both written and spoken.

·      Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

Optional qualifications

·      Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or a related field.

·      Professional certifications from Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Aruba, Juniper or equivalent.

·      Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform services.

·      Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, Google Cloud, VMware or equivalent certifications.

·      Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox or equivalent.

·      Experience in managing HPC infrastructures or computing clusters.

·      Knowledge of or experience with cellular network technologies, with specific reference to 5G solutions, private 5G networks and evolutions towards 6G.

·      Knowledge of container and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

·      Experience in infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible or similar tools.

·      DevOps and Infrastructure as Code skills.

·      Experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability assessment and infrastructure hardening.

·      Experience in designing edge-computing and Industrial IoT architectures.

·      Knowledge of OT infrastructures and industrial protocols.

·      Project management skills.

·      Ability to design and deliver education activities, technical training and knowledge-transfer initiatives for companies, partners or internal stakeholders.

·      Previous experience in delivering specialized training.

Location

·      Turin office.

Experience

The selection is open to profiles with different levels of seniority, including experienced professionals and technical profiles possessing the required skills. Relevant professional experience, technical skills, and the level of autonomy and responsibility developed will be assessed.

Compensation and contract type

Expected gross annual salary range for the position: €28,000–€42,000. Employment classification under the Italian “Metalmeccanico” standard contract.

Placement within the salary range and the corresponding employment level will be determined on the basis of objective and neutral criteria, including relevant professional experience, technical skills, level of autonomy, responsibility and ability to manage complex projects.

Benefits

A structured training and mentoring path supported by experienced specialists.

Involvement in real industrial projects across manufacturing and logistics.

Access to advanced technology infrastructures, industrial laboratories and innovative cloud platforms.

Opportunities for continuous learning and specialization in infrastructure and cybersecurity technologies.

An interdisciplinary and collaborative working environment, with flexibility in accordance with CIM’s hybrid-working policy.

Corporate agreements and ticket restaurant.

Inclusion and equal opportunities

Consistently with its commitment to inclusion, valuing diversity and equal opportunities, CIM promotes an open, collaborative and inclusive work environment where every person can express their potential, actively contribute to common goals and feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, origin, orientation, ability, belief, or personal and professional background.

The selection process will be conducted in accordance with equal opportunity and non-discrimination principles.

CIM supporta la diversità delle persone in tutte le sue forme e si impegna a creare un luogo di lavoro inclusivo e diversificato, in cui ogni singola persona sia valorizzata e incoraggiata a sviluppare le proprie competenze. Forniamo pari opportunità di lavoro e ci impegniamo a creare un ambiente in cui tutti si sentano rispettati e al sicuro da discriminazioni o molestie di qualsiasi tipo.

CIM valuterà tutte le candidature in base ai relativi meriti e competenze e alla corrispondenza con la posizione. L’offerta di lavoro è rivolta ai candidati di tutti i sessi (L903/77) e generi.