Network Technician IT/OT

Network Technician IT/OTJob description
At Billerud, we believe that when we keep tomorrow in mind, we do our very best today. Our people make us a world-leading provider of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your full potential and contribute to a sustainable future? Join us!

We are strengthening our global network team with a Network Technician specialized in IT/OT who will focus on Billerud's shared network platforms across Europe. This role plays an essential part in ensuring secure, stable and future-ready OT/IT network environments that support our critical production operations.

About the role

Over the coming years, Billerud is continuing its journey to modernize and standardize our IT/OT network landscape across Europe. Key focus areas include improving network reliability, strengthening cybersecurity, supporting compliance initiatives such as NIS2, and enabling future digitalization within our production environment. As a Network Technician, you will play an important role in making this happen.

The position is based at one of our Swedish production sites, preferably Gruvön, but can also be located in Gävle, Frövi, Skärblacka or Karlsborg. You will work closely with local IT and OT teams, the Global Network team, IT Security, vendors, and external partners across our European operations.

This is a hands-on technical role where you will combine operational responsibility with participation in modernization and infrastructure projects. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with a wide range of technologies, from established industrial environments to modern, security-focused network solutions.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Maintain and support IT/OT network infrastructure across our mill locations
• Monitor network performance and manage incidents, requests, and changes
• Support network upgrades, lifecycle replacements, and modernization initiatives
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize network infrastructure and services
• Contribute to network security improvements and compliance activities, including NIS2, ISO 27001, and NIST-related initiatives
• Collaborate with local site teams, vendors, and global IT functions to resolve complex network issues
• Participate in IT/OT integration projects and production-related infrastructure initiatives
• Support disaster recovery, redundancy, and business continuity efforts
• Maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures
• Assist with procurement, vendor management, and hardware planning
• Contribute to continuous improvement of network services across the European organization
  

Participation in an on-call rotation may be part of the role.

At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.
Qualifications
Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we believe you have:

• A degree within IT, Networking, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• At least three years of hands-on experience working with network infrastructure in an industrial, manufacturing, or OT environment
• Strong knowledge of switching, routing, VLANs, wireless networking, and enterprise network technologies
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting network infrastructure, preferably Cisco-based environments
• Understanding of network security principles and best practices
• Experience working with structured IT processes and documentation standards (ITIL experience is advantageous)
• The ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues
• Fluent communication skills in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

Meritorious:

• Experience from process, industrial or manufacturing environments
• Experience working across multiple sites or in a global organization

Personal qualities
Personal qualities

For us, your personality is important. We are looking for someone who:

• Plans and structures work in a systematic and organized way
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships across teams
• Takes initiative, ownership, and drives activities forward independently
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and business needs
• Embraces change and continuously seeks opportunities to improve ways of working

Our values are very important for us and we believe that you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say.
Contact
For more information about the position contact hiring manager Lance Schroeder (IT Network Manager) at Lance.Schroeder@billerud.com.

For more information about the recruitment process contact Erika Collin (Senior Group Talent Acquisition Partner) at erika.collin@billerud.com

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-10-01.
Selection may take place continuously during this process.

Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

Why us?

• Be part of a global network team
• Work with critical infrastructure directly supporting sustainable industrial production
• Development and career opportunities
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy.
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.

Our recruitment process will include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, alcohol- & drug test as well as background checks.