Join Arla and Shape the Future of Our Global Network

Imagine playing a key role in shaping one of the most critical technology foundations at Arla: our global network. 

As our new Network Architect, you will help define how thousands of colleagues, systems, and technologies connect across the world. You will join a highly skilled architecture community where collaboration, professionalism, and innovation go hand in hand—while contributing directly to Arla’s digital transformation journey.

How you will make an impact

As the Network Architect, you take end‑to‑end responsibility for the architecture of Arla’s global LAN and WAN landscape. Working closely with Architectural partners and IT architects, Head of Products and Business Partners, you ensure alignment of strategy and direction.

As a Senior Network architect, you will:

• Develop future‑proof roadmaps, ensuring our network remains stable, scalable, and ready for the demands of a modern digital enterprise.


• Play a central role in maturing Arla’s network security posture, working closely with Information Security, Security Operations, and Risk & Compliance to optimize our Palo Alto set up and strengthen overall defense.


• Introduce new technologies, define target architectures, translate business needs into actionable IT services, and ensure strong architectural governance across the organization.


• Define and optimize governance models for network, ensuring that deliveries are secure, efficient, and financially sound.


• Work closely with Arla’s Cloud architect on Azure WAN, contributing with architectural clarity and technical design.


• Travel to Arla sites to understand local realities, strengthen collaboration with the Network Operations Center, and provide expert guidance when complex issues arise.

You’ll be part of the Foundation Architect team, collaborating across departments and supporting the organization through meaningful and sustainable transformation.

What will make you successful

You offer strong technical expertise and a proven ability to work across complex, modern network environments. You combine architectural insight with hands on experience, enabling you to contribute effectively to both strategic direction and operational execution. Your communication skills allow you to translate technical topics into clear, actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders, and you thrive in collaborative, fastmoving environments.‑on experience, enabling you to contribute effectively to both strategic direction and operational execution. Your communication skills allow you to translate technical topics into clear, actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders‑moving environments.

Key qualities:

• Hands on experience with Cisco network environments and Palo Alto firewalls‑on experience with Cisco network environments and Palo Alto firewalls


• Strong understanding of DHCP, DNS, IPAM, Web Application Firewalls, IoT/IIoT, Cisco ISE, and Cisco Catalyst Center


• Experience with SolarWinds/Orion and Network Detection and Response (NDR) and Privileged Access management (PAM) solutions


• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including Azure WAN and Azure Firewall, plus familiarity with the Cloud Adoption Framework and Well Architected Framework‑Architected Framework


• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to continuous learning.


• A holistic perspective, with the ability to understand and act on the impact of multiple projects, stakeholders, and requirements.

You balance agility with architectural discipline, maintain focus under pressure, and actively support continuous improvement. You hold a master’s degree in IT or a related field and have more than five years of experience working in global network environments. At least one Cisco certification is required, and cloud networking experience is considered a strong advantage.

What do we offer? 

We are committed to professional development and growing talent from within. Our open and supportive culture encourages collaboration and helps everyone do their best work. You’ll join a market leader that produces nutritious, household-favorite brands in a way that benefits our customers, the farmers who own us, and the wider world. 

We are committed to salary transparency and will discuss the salary range and benefits before the first interview.  

Would you like to join us? 

If you want to leave a lasting mark on a global enterprise while growing professionally, we would love to hear from you. Please apply as soon as possible, as we process applications continuously and will close recruitment once the right candidate is found.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

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