IT Solutions Manager, Data Connectivity

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future. 

We are looking for you, a self-guided, result-oriented and collaborative 

IT Solutions Manager, Data Connectivity

to join the IT Infrastructure and Cloud team. The position is permanent and it is based at Neste headquarters in Espoo.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture. 

More about the job

Your role in our team

In this IT Solutions Manager role, you are responsible for managing Neste’s Data Connectivity infrastructure and participate in the service management work with our main infrastructure vendors.

Your main responsibilities are to

• Manage and optimize data connectivity solutions such as wireless connections, internet connections, VPN and cloud connectivity

• Manage and oversee the implementation efforts of new data connectivity solutions, including hardware, software, and configurations

• Monitor performance and identify opportunities for optimization

• Manage security measures for data transmission, including encryption and intrusion detection/prevention systems, to safeguard against unauthorized access and data breaches

• Manage and own remote gateways and remote connections to cloud and OT environments, VPNs and DNS services

• Oversee troubleshooting efforts and coordinate incident response activities to address data connectivity issues to minimize disruptions to business operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and all needed stakeholders closely tied to the data connectivity area

• Support the automation network (OT) management of Neste's refineries

• Support Neste remote office network setups and daily operations 

 
You will work closely both with colleagues from the IT Infrastructure and Cloud team as well as with service area vendors, IT Architects and our business representatives to ensure successful delivery of IT solutions in the connectivity area.
  

The keys to success in this role

The best combination of experiences, skills and background is

• 5+ years of solid work experience in management of Data Connectivity area 

• Proficiency in network security principles and practices, including encryption, authentication, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

• Experience in working with multiple vendors and stakeholders

• A desire to learn, adapt and develop both your skills and technical solutions

• Service management experience

• Fluent English

 
We also value

• Knowledge of Data Center environments, cloud connectivity and IT continuity and recovery planning

• Excellent collaboration skills

• Experience in working in an international company 

 
Our success is based on our people who are the driving force behind Neste’s transformation to become a global leader in renewable and circular solutions. The passion that we have for creating a healthier planet for our children is what makes us unique. We believe everyone is a leader and share a natural desire for collaboration. Our three values “We care, We have courage and We cooperate ” are embedded in our everyday work. Working safely and responsibly at all times is essential to all of us. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) latest on September 28th, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with the ​IT Solution Team Manager Jukka-Pekka Jylhä tel. +358 40 338 0034.

Please note that the review of applications will start already during the application period, so submit your application right away! Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com 

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