Senior Professional, Regional WAN

Job description

The Impact You'll Make Our Infrastructure Department at Danfoss is looking for an experienced colleague - Lead Consultant for Regional WAN. As our new colleague you shall be responsible for the management, optimization, and stability of our regional Wide Area Network (WAN). This position in alignment with international team and service owner involves managing Internet Service Provider (ISP) connections, negotiating contracts, resolving network connectivity issues, and optimizing the global network architecture. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in network engineering, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record of managing complex network environments. If we caught your attention apply submitting your cv in English language version. The job shall be hybrid in one of Danfoss offices - Poland (Grodzisk Mazowiecki), Bulgaria (Sofia), Slovakia (Povazska Bystrica), Romania (Bucharest). What You’ll Be Doing ISP Management: To manage and optimize regional Internet Service Provider (ISP) connections to ensure network stability and performance. To coordinate with ISPs to implement network changes and upgrades. Contract Negotiation: To n egotiate contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with ISP vendors to ensure service quality and cost-effectiveness. To review and assess vendor performance against SLAs and to m anage vendor relationships. Network Troubleshooting: To r esolve cross-regional network connectivity issues in a timely and efficient manner. To p erform root cause analysis of WAN incidents and implement preventative measures. To escalate complex issues. Network Optimization: To optimize global network architecture to improve performance, reliability, and security. To develop and implement network policies and procedures. To c onduct regular network assessments and recommend improvements. Collaboration: To work closely with other IT teams to ensure seamless network integration. To p rovide technical guidance and support to other team members and to pa rticipate in cross-functional projects and initiatives. Documentation: To maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures. To c reate and maintain knowledge base articles for common network issues. What We're Looking For Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on WAN management. Proven experience managing ISP relationships and negotiating contracts. Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, VPN). Experience with network security best practices. Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Certifications (Preferred): Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent. Other relevant network certifications. What You'll Get from Us We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. You’ll receive benefits on top of your salary. More details shall be provided during the recruitment process. Ready to Make a Difference? If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AB1