Architecture Specialist - Network & Hosting

The Network and Hosting Architect plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a scalable, secure, and cost-efficient IT4OT infrastructure and IT/OT integration environment. This position combines expertise in hosting/cloud technologies and IT/OT network infrastructure to drive innovation, operational excellence, and compliance with industry standards. The architect ensures that cloud and network solutions align with business objectives, optimize performance, and enable seamless integration between IT and OT systems. Acting as a subject matter expert, this role fosters collaboration across teams, enhances organizational capabilities, and delivers value through strategic and technical leadership in cloud and IT/OT domains.

What We Ask

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications: AWS/Azure Solution Architect, ITIL, or similar.
• 8+ years of proven experience in IT/Cloud Operations and network architecture.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, YAML, ITSM tools, multi-cloud services, and network security.
• In-depth knowledge of IT/OT integration, emerging technologies, and regulatory standards.
• Proficient in designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud/network infrastructures.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence.
• You’ll become a key part of our ongoing transformation and contribute to provide better nutrition for the world.
• You will be working with a wonderful team who are motivated to contribute and to live our purpose.
• Diverse development program to grow and enhance your professional journey.
• We offer you a competitive salary & benefits package.
• Opportunity to #UnleashYourNature.
  
  
  

Vacancy Description

• Develop and maintain a robust Cloud & Hosting foundation & strategy with policies, access control, architecture principles, design, and security standards for hosting & cloud (AWS/Azure) in OT environments.
• Review and improve hosting/cloud solution architecture based on new technologies, security standards, and best practices.
• Align network designs with IT4OT strategies, maintaining end-to-end responsibility for security, scalability, and integration.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards in network and cloud architectures. Proactively identify risks, support audits, and establish mitigation plans.
• Investigate and introduce new cloud and network technologies to enhance infrastructure capabilities. As well as develop and execute strategies for automation, tooling, and standardization across platforms.
• Close Collaboration with OT architect, OT Security Architect, Enterprise Architect and relevant partners to ensure that the Network infrastructure is scalable and secure.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including enterprise architects, security teams, and external vendors.
  
  
  

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.