Global Network Advisor

About Us

We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments.

We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand.

We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.

Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day.

We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

The Network Advisor is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and support of the organization’s network infrastructure. This includes ensuring high availability, performance, and security of LAN/WAN, VPN, and cloud-connected environments across global sites.

The candidate will manage an Hybrid SD-WAN + MPLS infrastructure, segmented by region and supported by Zscaler for secure internet access.

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, MPLS and SDwan technologies.
• Experience with enterprise-grade firewalls, switches, and cloud networking (e.g., Cisco, ZScaler,Extreme Network, Palo alto).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with IT and external vendors.
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools and ticketing systems (e.g., Netdisco, OTRS, Jira, PRTG).
• Fluent in English language.
• Communication skills
• Ability to manage complexity and work under pressure.
• From 4 to 8 years of proven experience in system administration within a multinational corporation or structured company
• Ideally, hold a third level qualification degree (or equivalent), preferably in Information Science, Computer technology or Engineering type subject.
  
  

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Network Operations: Manage and troubleshoot network services including routing, switching, firewalls, access point and VPNs.
• NetworkProjects: Lead or support initiatives such as ZScaler implementation, Site relocation, Hardware Refresh, company integration.
• Collaboration & Delegation: Coordinate with global teams and consultants (e.g., ZScaler, SoftwareOne) to implement secure and scalable solutions.
• Monitoring & Management: Utilize tools like Netdisco for network asset discovery, configuration tracking, and PRTG for performance monitoring
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of network configurations, access rights, and change logs in line with IT governance standards.