Datacom IP Networks Service, Requirements en Project Manager,

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Datacom IP Networks Service, Requirements en Project Manager

Function

At Elia, the Datacom IP Networks team is the centre of competence for the IP-based networks used for, among other things

• communication with and within administrative sites;
• data flows between and within data centres (on-premises and cloud) and their secure areas;
• data flows between high-voltage substations and data centres for remote surveillance, meter readings, disturbance recorders, telephony, remote maintenance, physical security and intranet access;
• protection devices for high-voltage lines;
• connections with other energy partners;
• internet connections.

Reporting to the IP Networks Manager, the Datacom IP Networks Service, Requirements and Project Manager has the following objectives and tasks

Service management

• Managing the service and product catalogue and communicating with the various stakeholders.
• Defining, managing and monitoring the KPI measurement system.
• Serving as the interface for communication with other teams regarding planned maintenance and unplanned outages.
• Managing maintenance contracts with multiple external suppliers monitoring of the service provided, management of the asset database, monitoring and optimisation of financial costs.
• Helping to draw up, monitor and communicate cross-functional processes and procedures to ensure the professional management of IP networks.

Requirement management

• Keeping abreast of the latest technological trends in order to introduce relevant technologies that are new to Elia.
• Working closely with other Elia departments (e.g. IT, Asset Management, Infra Engineering) to collect and document internal requirements.
• Conducting market surveys and organising the exchange of information with suppliers.
• Helping to draft technical specifications and evaluating responses.
• Managing suppliers with a view to implementing the architecture that best meets Elia's needs.

Project management

• Conducting high-level analyses of the needs of new cross-functional projects.
• Drawing up, aligning and monitoring schedules with other departments (e.g. IT, Asset Management, Infra Engineering).
• Following up, and communicating with various stakeholders, regarding the progress of the work, issues and risks.

Your Profile

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree in electronics, ICT or telecommunications or equivalent experience.
• You have a comprehensive knowledge of modern IP-based LAN and WAN networks
  • Level 3 (L3) IP networks, Multi-VRF, VRF Lite and IP/MPLS;
  • switching campus design multi-VLAN and VXLAN;
  • cybersecurity firewall, DMZ, authentication and IPS;
  • IPsec VPN, DMVPN and FlexVPN;
  • wireless central switching with lightweight access points;
  • load balancing.
• You have at least five years' experience in defining, managing and rolling out IP networks.
• You can assimilate new technical information quickly.
• You have strong analytical skills.
• You have strong project management skills and a clear reporting style.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate between departments.
• You are willing to continuously hone and broaden your technical knowledge of WAN and LAN networks.
• You can work independently and methodically.
• You are customer-oriented and cope well with stress.
• You are a team player and are willing to share your knowledge.
• You are fluent in Dutch, French and English (speaking, reading and writing).

Offer

• Salary a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
• Insurance group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care i