IT Infrastructure Architect

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and manufactures in over 400 factories. Its 33,500 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.23 billion in 2023.

Are you ready for the next step in your career and eager to seize the opportunity to become part of the success story of one of the world's most comprehensive and diversified chemical product manufacturers?

To lay the foundation for Sika's success on our digital journey and ensure its long-term sustainability, we are looking for an experienced and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Architect at our global IT headquarters in Zurich.

Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to work in a challenging environment with cutting-edge technologies and dynamic business areas.

• Provide consulting for ICT projects as well as planning and implementation support for IT infrastructure projects.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain the target ICT architecture (hardware, software, communication, data, interfaces) in line with the IT strategy.
• Conduct requirements analysis in close collaboration with the business units.
• Perform market analysis and evaluate new technologies and solutions.
• Maintain and update the IT infrastructure roadmap.
• Prepare and present decision-making documents and concepts.
• Support and advise Sika's business units in the evaluation and implementation of IT products or SaaS solutions.
• Maintain, service, and further develop the global EAM tool "Enterprise Architecture Management."
• Lead or co-lead IT infrastructure projects or subprojects.
• Create and maintain documentation (models, interface descriptions, test procedures, user manuals, etc.).
• Maintain and update the IT architecture community.
• Communicate the ICT architecture.
• Act as the representative of the IT infrastructure service line within the Enterprise Architecture Team.

• Completed vocational training in IT, including several years of professional experience in the IT infrastructure field, or a university degree in computer science.
• Preferred: IT architecture certifications (e.g. TOGAF).
• Experience in IT infrastructure and Azure Cloud Services.
• Experience in managing medium to large IT infrastructure projects.
• Confident and audience-appropriate presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various hierarchical levels.
• Experience in designing, planning, and implementing new IT infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with IT architecture platforms (EAM) for documenting the IT landscape.
• Experience with Microsoft platforms (On-Premise & Cloud).
• Strong organizational skills and a structured work approach.
• High level of initiative and independence.
• Empathy and ability to understand the needs of different stakeholders.
• Service- and solution-oriented personality with a customer-friendly attitude.
• Persuasive personality with strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent command of both German and English (oral and written).
• Willingness to travel internationally completes your profile.

We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join our team and be part of you journey to excellence!

• Sika - Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members - every day.
• Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationship at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit.
• We offer an attractive employment package with good social benefits, excellent pension fund and accident insurance solutions 
• 'Sikalino' - an excellent Childcare Center is next to the office
• Discount on public transport or on-site parking

For more information about this exciting challenge, please get in contact with Robert Lienhard / Senior Talent Attraction Partner / Write an email

We look forward to your application. For this position, only direct applications will be considered.

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