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ABB

Electrification, automation, and robotics solutions

IT Infrastructure Specialist

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRatingen, GermanyHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or Information Technology; alternatively, a completed business degree with relevant IT experience, an equivalent qualification with relevant professional experience, or completed vocational IT training such as systems integration specialist or IT systems electronics technician.
  • Substantial practical experience with IT infrastructure in a production environment and strong knowledge of networking technology and its components; Operational Technology knowledge is desirable.
  • Strong security awareness and knowledge of secure device connectivity, network segmentation, and vulnerability management; familiarity with ISO 27001 and NIS2 requirements is an advantage.
  • Experience coordinating external IT service providers, collaborating with specialist departments and cross-functional IT teams, and creating and maintaining technical documentation; ITIL-oriented service-process knowledge is desirable.
  • Ability to work independently, systematically, and in a solution-oriented manner, with a collaborative approach and interest in practical on-site work.
  • Availability for occasional work outside core hours during planned maintenance windows.
  • Very good German and English language skills.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and develop the local IT and Operational Technology network infrastructure across WAN, LAN, WLAN, and network security, based on existing high-level and low-level designs; install, maintain, and replace network components in coordination with global IT teams and service providers.
  • Clarify requirements with specialist departments and production, and implement secure network connections for IT and Operational Technology devices and production equipment. Coordinate network connections and device configurations, request firewall rules, introduce remote maintenance solutions, and obtain necessary approvals.
  • Implement applicable security and compliance requirements in local infrastructure and network operations, particularly network segmentation, monitoring, and vulnerability management; contribute to measures under ISO 27001 and NIS2 and use tools such as Claroty and Checkmk.
  • Monitor local network operations and systematically analyze and resolve incidents with global IT teams and service providers; help maintain network diagrams, device inventories, and operations documentation.
  • Coordinate scope and schedules with external IT and network service providers, provide technical oversight of on-site installation, cabling, and maintenance work, and review agreed services and their documentation.
  • Contribute to local infrastructure projects and initiatives, including construction projects. Support the local IS team with application, server, and end-user device management and the introduction and use of AI applications. Take on cross-functional tasks and coverage within the small local team and in collaboration with other electrification sites in Germany.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Operational Technology.
  • Familiarity with ISO 27001 and NIS2 requirements.
  • Knowledge of ITIL-oriented service processes.

About the Company

ABB

Electrification, automation, and robotics solutions

ABB provides electrification and automation technologies for industry and infrastructure. Its products include smart building systems, electric vehicle charging, robotics, motors and drives, and factory automation software, delivered as integrated hardware and software that manage energy and automate tasks. ABB differentiates itself with a long history in power and automation, a broad global footprint, and a focused portfolio around electrification, motion, process automation, and robotics, complemented by digital services. Its goal is to help customers use energy more efficiently and work more productively, enabling sustainable and resource-efficient operations and transportation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
2007

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