Technical specialist, network control/admin
yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.
yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.
internal business processes
* analyze enterprise business context (trends and business strategy), as well as change requirements in other architecture viewpoints, to derive the network architecture future state.
* this includes defining the requirements, principles and models that guide technology decisions for the network architecture in accordance with established principles guidelines and patterns set forth by the enterprise architecture office.
* define, communicate and document the standards and technology for the enterprise network architecture.
* understand and communicate how the network architecture interacts, supports and integrates with other technologies and information systems.
* define high-level migration plans to address the gaps between the current and future state, typically in sync with the it budgeting or other capital planning processes.
* lead the development of repeatable technology solution patterns for application of appropriate technology to business requirement.
* lead the analysis of the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement. In addition, lead the analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the network architecture as well as the enterprise.
* oversee and facilitate the research, evaluation and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations. Identify the organizational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures and culture) and financial impact of current and future technology roadmaps and decisions.
* document necessary network architecture design and analysis work, possibly including project postmortem documentation and metric collection. Define metrics to measure and demonstrate network architecture value.
* understand, advocate and augment the business and it strategies — and, more specifically, network architecture development and service delivery. Be prepared to lead the communication activities needed to ensure network architecture success and use.
technical knowledge and skills
* ability to apply multiple technical solutions to business problems
* ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
* knowledge of many, if not most, aspects of an enterprise technical architecture
* understanding of network and security architecture
* understanding of the political climate of the enterprise, and how to respond to political challenges
yazaki north america is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki north america complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.
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