Job Description

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.Job overview and responsibilitiesThis position will be based in Pune, India.Join us at Syensqo, where our IT team is gearing up to enhance its capabilities. We play a crucial role in the group's transformation-accelerating growth, reshaping progress, and creating sustainable shared value. IT team is making operational adjustments to supercharge value across the entire organization.Here at Syensqo, we're one strong team! Our commitment to accountability drives us as we work hard to deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. In our dynamic and collaborative work environment, we add a touch of enjoyment while staying true to our motto: reinvent progress.Come be part of our transformation journey and contribute to the change as a future team member.Syensqo, is seeking an experienced SDWAN Engineer to join our network & security team. This critical role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing SD-WAN solutions to optimize and secure the organization's wide-area network, ensuring high availability, performance, and seamless connectivity across distributed locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security, with specific expertise in SDWAN technologies and a deep understanding of the unique challenges associated with securing the IT infrastructure and improving the performance & experience of our users.Key Responsibilities:1. Solution Expertise and Collaboration: Be the highest level of solution expertise (level 3), working in collaboration with the partner in charge of our SDWAN architecture. Design robust SDWAN architecture that ensures the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of our branch sites.2. Product Maintenance and Support: Ensure product maintenance and provide support if needed. Get involved in all major P1 incidents and lead troubleshooting efforts with the partner to quickly resolve SDWAN-related issues and minimize impact.3. Knowledge Transfer and Documentation: Transfer knowledge to the NOC (Network Operation Center) for proper execution of support, drafting operating procedures and technical documents. Ensure that HLD and LLD technical documents are constantly updated.4. Technology Watch and Innovation: Maintain a technology watch with the editor and partner, and be a source of ideas if new features become available that could improve performance and customer experience.5. Technology Roadmap Development: Build the product technology roadmap in collaboration with the SDWAN Service Lead and the NOC build teams.6. Internal Communication: Host internal webinars/meetings to present the solution.7. Cybersecurity Compliance Verification: Verify and correct, if necessary, the cybersecurity compliance of the SDWAN Architecture.8. Business and Service Transformation: Participate in business and service transformation projects, translate service requirements or developments into technical specifications, and propose solutions to integrate them into the SDWAN solution.9. Change Management: Bring new changes on the SDWAN Infrastructure to the CAB with the NOC.10. Operational Interventions: Occasional HNO interventions will be required.Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP Security) are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security
• Strong understanding of SDWAN technologies and knowledge of Cisco Catalyst SDWAN solution would be appreciated
• An in-depth understanding of protocols such as BGP, OSPF along with expertise in prefix-lists and route-maps is essential for ensuring efficient and reliable network operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex security challenges.

Skills and behavioral competencies

• Understanding of infrastructure services
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and tools
• Proven and recognized technical expertise in the relevant field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills to present and defend ideas with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Autonomy and team spirit

Language skillsEnglish mandatoryWhat's in it for the candidate

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey
• Join a dynamic team that is going to tackle big bets
• Have fun and work at a high pace

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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