Technical Specialist, Network Control/Admin

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: San Nicolás de los Garza, [[filter2]], USA  

Internal Business Processes

• Analyze enterprise business context (trends and business strategy), as well as change 
  requirements in other architecture viewpoints, to derive the Network Architecture future state.
• This includes defining the requirements, principles and models that guide technology decisions for 
  the Network Architecture in accordance with established principles guidelines and patterns set 
  forth by the Enterprise Architecture Office.
• Define, communicate and document the standards and technology for the enterprise Network 
  Architecture.
• Understand and communicate how the Network Architecture interacts, supports and integrates 
  with other technologies and information systems.
• Define high-level migration plans to address the gaps between the current and future state, 
  typically in sync with the IT budgeting or other capital planning processes.
• Lead the development, of repeatable technology solution patterns for application of 
  appropriate technology to business requirement.
• Lead the analysis of the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and 
  recommend solutions for improvement. In addition, lead the analysis of technology industry and 
  market trends to determine their potential impact on the Network Architecture as well as the 
  enterprise.
• Oversee and facilitate the research, evaluation and selection of hardware and software 
  technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations. 
  Identify the organizational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures and culture) and 
  financial impact of current and future technology roadmaps and decisions.
• Document necessary Network Architecture design and analysis work, possibly including project 
  postmortem documentation and metric collection. 
  Define metrics to measure and demonstrate Network Architecture value.
• Understand, advocate and augment the business and IT strategies — and, more specifically, 
  Network Architecture development and service delivery. Be prepared to lead the communication 
  activities needed to ensure Network Architecture success and use. 

Technical knowledge and skills

• Architecture alternatives
• Ability to apply multiple technical solutions to business problems
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
• Knowledge of many, if not most, aspects of an Enterprise Technical Architecture
• Understanding of network and security architecture
• Understanding of the political climate of the enterprise, and how to respond to political 
  challenges

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.