We are looking for an experienced Network & Infrastructure Lead to oversee the global network and infrastructure environment spanning global corporate offices, production sites, and manufacturing facilities. You will lead a small team of network engineers and manage external partners, ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of all network and connectivity services that keep production and business operations running across multiple international sites.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, combining architecture, operations, and vendor coordination in a hybrid IT/OT landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as domain expert for all network and related infrastructure topics.
• Lead and mentor a team of two internal network engineers and coordinate external service providers.
• Design, implement, and optimize network architectures across WAN, LAN, WLAN, and data center environments.
• Lead complex incident resolution (2nd & 3rd line) for network, OT, and production hardware (e.g., RF scanners, printers).
• Manage network projects and participate in broader infrastructure initiatives — ensuring delivery within defined scope, budget, and standards.
• Oversee WAN provider performance and coordinate changes and escalations with third parties.
• Support VoIP, connectivity for application integrations, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines.
• Collaborate with business and engineering teams to understand requirements and translate them into practical network solutions.
• Ensure all activities comply with security and change management procedures (ITIL-based).
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, ensuring continuous improvement and modernization of network operations.