Senior Architect Wireless Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure (M/F/D)

.ABOUT USAt BASF Digital Hub Madrid we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF ´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTOur unit GDD/CD OT Connectivity ensures reliable and secure development and implementation of services at the interface between IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operation Technology). In our capability wireless connectivity, we provide wireless network solutions to enable the digitalization of BASF production sites and plants.In the role of the Senior Wireless Architect you are part of our global product team, responsible for providing technology leadership for the development of wireless industrial networks and end-to-end solutions for production, technical services and logistics and contribute to the development of our wireless service portfolio in close collaboration with BASF technical experts.RESPONSIBILITIESProvides technology leadership for the development of complex end-to-end wireless technology solutions involving devices, access, distribution and core networks (LAN and WAN segments), firewalls, AAA and backend systems.Collaborate closely cross-teams with product owners, project managers, engineers, and internal business partners to understand requirements and objectives related to (wireless) network architecture.Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing IT/OT network infrastructure as input for the network design and planning process.Assesses new network requirements technically and operationally and develop end-to-end solutions and detailed architecture designs to support them, considering factors such as IT/OT system integration, performance optimization, and cyber security and ensuring adherence to design standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.Create project-specific network diagrams, documentation, and implementation plans outlining proposed architectures, configurations and conduct testing and validation of network implementations.Works with service and operations teams to resolve wireless network issues that could impact BASF production sites and plants.Stays up-to-date with emerging network technologies, tests and validates new solutions and drives new innovative approaches