Job Description

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We\'re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet\'s beauty for the generations to come.Job overview and responsibilitiesJoin 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.We are looking for:As the Cloud Applications Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing the new Cloud environment for Syensqo as well as the transformation of the existing on-premises ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to architect and shape the future of our cloud infrastructure.We count on you for:

• Contributing to continuous automation and optimization
• Optimizing of usage of Cloud resources
• Scaling App services and database
• Monitoring Application - System and troubleshooting issues
• Managing cloud infrastructure, from the design/validation to the implementation with infrastructure as a code (IaC)
• Designing and building automation frameworks (CI/CD, DevSecOps, Test Automation)
• Designing and managing monitoring and logging tools
• Mentoring DevOps culture within the software center including external partners
• Design and architect scalable, secure, and robust cloud applications. Ensure solutions are aligned with business requirements and IT standards.
• Lead the implementation and deployment of cloud applications. Guide development teams in adopting cloud-native practices.
• Manage and optimize cloud services, including compute, storage, and networking components. Ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency in cloud resource utilization.
• Administering cloud network best practices across platforms like GCP, Azure and AWS, focusing on routing, load balancing, network isolation, and security.
• Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using G various tools, enhancing continuous integration and deployment processes.
• DevSecOps Practices: Advocate for and implement DevSecOps approaches, ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant infrastructure management, including handling certificates, security scanning, and single sign-on solutions.

Education and experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master\'s degree or relevant certifications would be a plus.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a leadership and technical role focused on Cloud management, preferably in a multinational complex setting.
• Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing Cloud strategies for large user bases.
• Cybersecurity Expertise:

- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and frameworks.- Knowledge of encryption, identity management, access controls, and other security measures within cloud environments.

• Experience in managing complex technology migrations and lifecycle management.
• Project management skills to plan and execute cloud-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
• Agile or other project management methodologies experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of infrastructure as a code principles, practices and tools (e.g. Terraform, Cloudformation)
• Strong proficiency in designing, validating and implementing Cloud solutions (AWS/Azure)
• Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD principles, practices and tools (e.g. Jenkins)
• Working knowledge of containers and orchestrations (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of Cloud networking and security patterns
• Experience with code versioning systems such as Git, CI/CD frameworks and scripting languages (bash, Python, Typescript)

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 skillsEnglishWhat\'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.

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