Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
Objective of the position
The primary role of the Enterprise/IT Architect is to provide strategic infrastructure technology guidance, roadmaps, principles, standards, and best practices. This includes enabling business and IT leaders to make informed investment decisions that balance immediate operational needs, disruptions, and opportunities with the organization’s long-term strategic vision. The role also focuses on driving enterprise-wide process automation to reduce IT infrastructure labor, contributing to the development and maintenance of technology standards, and ensuring robust information security policies are in place.
Characterization of activities
Provide strategic direction and definition of IT infrastructure architecture to support business goals, ensuring technical solutions are conceptually complete and aligned with enterprise standards.
Analyze infrastructure architectural requirements, lead complex projects across multiple domains, and manage exceptions to infrastructure architectural standards.
Collaborate with global IT and cybersecurity leadership, participate in infrastructure meetings, and contribute to disaster and cybersecurity recovery planning.
Research and recommend emerging technologies to enhance security, reduce labor, and improve cost-effectiveness and flexibility.
Develop, document, and enforce technology standards, policies, and procedures, including information security guidelines.
Support global IT operations, provide second-level support, deliver training, and be available for emergency and on-site assistance when needed.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
A university degree in Computer Science or Business Administration, with 5–7 years of experience in a similar role.
Proven experience in IT infrastructure systems design, development, and project implementation.
Strong technical expertise in Microsoft technologies (System Center, Active Directory, PowerShell) and cloud platforms (Azure & AWS).
Solid understanding of information processing principles and IT management systems.
Flexibility to work across time zones and support global operations.
Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to have:
Experience with Cisco products and services.
Familiarity with firewalls and network security.
Exposure to databases, backup solutions, disaster recovery, and telephony systems (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
What we offer
Salary based on knowledge and experience.
The opportunity to contribute to sustainable innovations within the automotive sector.
A collegial and professional working atmosphere with a focus on teamwork.
Space for personal development and growth within the company.
A dynamic and varied position in an international work environment.
Full-time employment of 40 hours per week at Barneveld.
8% holiday allowance.
Travel allowance home-work: 23ct per kilometers one way up to a maximum of 50 km
CAO/CLA: Metalektro HP
Retirement: PME (Pensioenfonds Metalektro).
WIA: WIA-bodem, WGA-hiaat en WGA- hiaat additional insurances in accordance with the stipulated provisions.
PAWW: Compulsory supplementary insurance when the statutory unemployment WW or WGA benefit expires.
Top Skills
What We Do
Stoneridge, Inc., is an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, medium and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. The Company conducts its business into two segments: Electronics and Control Devices. The core products of the Electronics reportable segment include vehicle electrical power and distribution systems, and electronic instrumentation and information display products. The core products of the Control Devices reportable segment include electronic and electrical switch products, control actuation devices and sensors.
