Network & Communications Sr Analyst

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job description

Barilla G. & R. Fratelli wants to recruit a Network & Communication Sr Analyst, within the Infrastructure & Communications unit based in Parma. The individual will report to the Network & Communications Sr Manager.

Job purpose

The role will contribute to the global network and communication infrastructure deployment and management, through the support to technical initiatives proposal and design, the management of local implementation projects and the support to tenders and suppliers management, in compliance with Group and regulatory IT standards and the assigned project budget.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the technical evolution of the network and communication infrastructures, through the proposition of technological ideas and innovations in support of the definition of technical evolution initiatives.
• Support the design and development of the Group network and communication infrastructures, systems and support services, from both business needs and IT improvements projects, collaborating in the analysis, development and proposal of technical solutions.
• Contribute to the design of network solutions in line with management direction.
• Oversee the l deployment of network and communication projects.
• Lead project implementation as project manager, in line with the manager’s recommendations.
• Maintain up-to-date designs, standards, baselines, procedures, asset records, and supporting evidence for governance, operations, and audits.
• Manage the deployment of local and global projects, coordinating assigned resources, budgets, and external providers to achieve project objectives.
• Manage advanced troubleshooting, major incidents, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Promote automation and observability through APIs, infrastructure as code, telemetry, logs and performance monitoring.
• Support tender and supplier management by contributing to supplier scouting, selection, and evaluation, and by continuously monitoring compliance with service-level agreements in collaboration with Group Purchasing, IT Contracting & Compliance, and the external supplier certification firm.
• Contribute to the effective management and continuous improvement of the network service operations through the coordination of the external providers, the control of the service levels observance and the expenses costs in alignment with the contractual agreements and Group Policies.
• Contribute to defining, updating, and implementing network and communication architectures, with particular focus on network security across enterprise networks, cloud environments, and IT/OT interoperability and integration.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies, ISO 27001 standards, data protection requirements, cybersecurity regulations, and audit controls.

Requirements

• University degree in Electronics Engineering/Information Technology/Computer Science
• 1-2 years previous experience of similar responsibilities in a structured company environment
• Good Knowledge and understanding of network communication protocols and architectures
• Proficient understanding of physical network infrastructure
• Good knowledge of network technologies across LAN, WAN, collaboration, and network security, particularly:- Routing and switching technologies
• Wi-Fi infrastructure
• On-premises and cloud LAN and data center architectures
• Common WAN architectures, solutions, and protocols
• Network security architectures and solutions, including NGFW, WAF, VPN, NAC, AAA, ZTNA, and SASE/SIG
• Unified communications, VoIP, and video conferencing architectures, solutions, and platforms
• Common network performance monitoring and management tools
• Common industrial automation and networking frameworks and protocols· One of the following certifications is required: Cisco CCNA, CCNP
• One of the following certifications is preferred: Cisco CCNP collaboration, Microsoft Teams Administration
• Excellent knowledge of English and Italian
• Strong team-working attitude, problem solving and ability to work under pressure
• Attitude to investigate and evaluate different solutions.
• Availability to business trips (Italy and abroad)

Compensation Package

• The gross annual base salary (RAL) offered will be no less than € 38.000, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Industria Alimentare)
• The Company is committed to offering a competitive compensation package and, following the selection process, may propose a final gross annual base salary above the stated level, commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications
• The position's compensation package also includes a variable component and a competitive welfare and benefits offer. Further details will be provided at a later stage and will be subject to the applicable Company policies

What We Offer

An international, purpose-driven and inclusive workplace where people collaborate across borders, feel valued and empowered, and thrive through a strong culture of flexibility, quality and sustainability.

• Continuous Growth
  • Continuous learning & development through training programs and mentoring opportunities
  • Transparent career paths and internal mobility opportunities to support long-term growth
  • Starter, a tailor-made onboarding journey, that combines our digital platform with "onlife" activities

• Wellbeing & Flexibility
  • Smart Working policy (up to 40% remote work)
  • Structured parental leave policy

• Welfare
  • Solidarity fund and supplementary health coverage
  • Access to a company canteen, for a comfortable daily break
  • Voluntary corporate welfare program, with wide flexibility of use (discounts, benefits)
  • Scholarships to promote international mobility of employees' children
  • Discounts on mobility and transport
  • Online shopping and laundry service
  • Corporate volunteering

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At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.