Specialist IT Services

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Your contribution:
Clarios is seeking a Specialist IT Services (m/f/d) to provide technical support in alignment with Clarios policies and procedures. In this role, you will support, develop, and implement IT systems according to business requirements and IT strategies, adhering to Clarios standards.
We are looking for a candidate with an eagerness to develop and grow, who is continuously learning and can grow into the role of IT Lead for our production plants in Spain.
This position demands a strong ability to quickly learn and adapt to Clarios infrastructure, natural accountability, and the capability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders. As an expected future lead, you will be responsible for ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality of IT services in EMEA, and for the timely and quality execution of IT Operations projects. This includes monitoring and managing interfaces between internal and external service providers, business units, and global IT teams, selection and management of external resources (consultants), management and development of external resources (functional and disciplinary). The role is based in our Madrid Office (Spain).
Responsibilities/ What you will do
Functional

- You develop, evaluate, and implement systems in cooperation with the corresponding business partners
- You install or direct the installation of IT hardware and software, provide technical problem investigation/resolution services and design, implement and tune services for IT systems.
- You will provide direction and consulting on proper IT solutions to users' requirements and participate in the development of department standards and quality reviews.
- You evaluate existing documentation for supported platforms and core technologies, identify gaps and create missing documentation

Plant System

- You are responsible for the execution of 2nd level OS support.
- You will support plant technical infrastructure and core technologies including handheld devices, printers, backups, and shop floor manufacturing software that interfaces to hardware infrastructure
- You configure, test, and deploy plant technical infrastructure such as Windows Servers, handheld devices, printers, backup devices, virtual infrastructure and SAN storage

End User Client Computing:

- 1st and 2nd level technical IT-support.
- Implementation and operation of the IT infrastructure in EMEA

Connectivity

- You work together with network team to support LAN, WLAN, WAN services on EMEA level.
- You evaluate degraded services and coordinate with internal and external service providers and verify results.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: What we look for

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology or a related field for Server Administration & Network Administration/ Apprenticeship and Trainee-Program for Client Computing Services
- Solid years of IT working experience, preferably within a production company
- Proven competency in IT Infrastructure
- Strong communication, project management, teaming, and leadership skills
- Ability to work creative and proactive
- Ability to collaborate with different business functions within an international matrix organization
- Exceptional proficiency in working with Microsoft, VMWare, MS Windows Server OS; Scripting (Windows Environment), Database (especially MS SQL), Basic Infrastructure (DNS, DHCP, etc.), Network (segmentation, IP4, VLAN, etc.), Storage (SAN, FC, etc.), Backup (Veritas), Security and project management tools
- Fluent in both written and spoken Spanish and English
- Willingness to travel – up to 20%

What we offer you
As a technology leader with strong brand (i.e. VARTA® and OPTIMA®), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:

- Modern Office in Madrid: Enjoy working in a stylish office located in downtown Madrid (Paseo de la Habana).
- Challenging and Rewarding Work: Engage in exciting professional tasks within a diverse international environment committed to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an industry-leading salary that fosters both your professional and personal development. Our compensation structure rewards individual and team achievements. The comprehensive package also includes meal allowances, a company seniority bonus, a wedding allowance, and anniversary awards. Additionally, we support your family by offering scholarships for your children aged 3 to 18 years who are enrolled in school or nursery school.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Rest easy with our robust medical, life, and accident insurance coverage.
- Generous Vacation Packages: Take advantage of competitive vacation packages (23 working days plus 4 days of free disposal that may vary depending on the calendar year) and paid public holidays, ensuring you have ample time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Employee Recognition: We value your well-being and contributions to our success. As a token of our appreciation, you will receive a Christmas basket.
- Supportive Onboarding and Development: Our advanced onboarding process and buddy program help you quickly integrate into your role and team. Utilize resources from our Internal Learning Academy, Linked In Learning, and EMEA Mentoring Program to further your professional and personal development.

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About Clarios:
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. Clarios is a Brookfield portfolio company. You can find more information
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