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Are you ready to design and execute a global strategy for network services, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies in a worldwide environment? Then we are looking for you as Head of Network Services, a critical leadership role within Oerlikon’s global IT Infrastructure team. You will be responsible for managing SDN and network security services within a cloud-driven environment.
This position is located in Brugherio (MB).
Your Responsibilities
1. You are responsible for developing and implementing a global strategy for network services, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence.
2. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with various stakeholders.
3. You drive innovation by assessing and adopting emerging technologies in software-defined networking and supporting technology solutions.
4. You lead and mentor a global team of engineers and specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
5. You closely work with external partners and service providers to combine external knowledge with internal needs, to follow our goal to become a leading digital company.
6. As part of our digital transformation path, we currently have multiple ongoing corporate IT projects. Your experience, ideas, and knowledge are highly appreciated in those areas.
Your Profile
1. Proven experience in IT infrastructure management and engineering, with a strong focus on network and network security services (SD-WAN, SD-Access, Wireless and Perimeter Security with focus on Cisco & AWS products).
2. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3. Experience in a modern, hybrid environment consisting of on-premises services (branch sites) as well as cloud services (datacenter services).
4. Practical experience in programming is a plus.
5. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner with IT leadership, business units, and vendors.
6. A high level of self-initiative and drive to get things done.
7. Fluent communication in Italian and English (German is a plus).
8. Willingness to travel from time to time.
We offer
1. A high level of responsibility and the opportunity to grow and develop.
2. Being part of a global team using state-of-the-art technologies.
3. A very welcoming, supportive and collaborative team spirit and an open company culture.
4. Attractive compensation and working conditions.
About us
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes.
We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.
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