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Job overview and responsibilities

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 a LAN/WiFi Lead Engineer to spearhead our efforts in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable local area network (LAN) and wireless fidelity (WiFi) infrastructures. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-performance connectivity that supports our organization's operational needs and our clients' demanding requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical understanding of network architecture, combined with leadership skills to guide a team towards achieving excellence in network deployment and management.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Network Design and Architecture: Develop and refine the architecture of LAN and WiFi networks to ensure they meet current and future requirements. This includes creating detailed network designs, selecting appropriate hardware and software, and defining network policies and procedures. Implementation and Deployment: Lead the deployment of LAN and WiFi networks, overseeing the installation, configuration, and optimization of network components. Ensure seamless integration with existing network infrastructure. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of network engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. Allocate resources effectively and set clear goals and expectations. Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Continuously monitor network performance, identifying and resolving any issues to ensure optimal operation. Implement upgrades and enhancements to improve network efficiency, capacity, and security. Security and Compliance: Ensure that LAN and WiFi networks comply with relevant security standards and organizational policies. Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect network resources and data. Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with technology vendors and service providers to ensure the successful integration of third-party solutions. Engage with internal stakeholders to understand their networking needs and provide expert advice and support. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation for network designs, configurations, policies, and procedures. Prepare and present reports on network performance, security, and improvement initiatives.

 

Education and experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CCNP, CWNA) are preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role focused on LAN and WiFi technologies. Expert knowledge of networking principles and technologies, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, wireless communication standards (e.g., IEEE 802.11), and network security practices. Experience with network management and monitoring tools, wireless controllers, access points, and other networking hardware. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with technical teams, stakeholders, and clients.

 

Skills and behavioral competencies

Result orientation, influence & impact Empowerment & accountability Team spirit, building relationships, collective accountability         Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others

 

Language skills

English

 

What’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.