Head of Network Services

Head of Network Services 
 

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 

• You are responsible for developing and implementing a global strategy for network services, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with various stakeholders. 

• You drive innovation by assessing and adopting emerging technologies in software-defined networking and supporting technology solutions. 

• You lead and mentor a global team of engineers and specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. 

• You closely work together with external partners and service providers to combine external knowledge with internal needs, to follow our goal to become a leading digital company. 

• As part of our digital transformation path, we currently have multiple ongoing corporate IT projects. Your experience, your ideas and knowledge are highly appreciated in those areas. 

Your Profile 

• In order to be successful in this challenging role, you bring along 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). 

• You obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

• In your previous roles you already worked in a modern, hybrid environment consisting of on-premises services (branch sites) as well as cloud services (datacenter services). 

• As we build our new solutions “as code” to follow our digital path, your practical experience in programming is a plus. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner with IT leadership, business units, and vendors. 

• You have a high level of self-initiative and drive to get things done. 

• You are comfortable communicating fluently in Italian and in English (German is a plus). 

• Last but not least, if you like to travel from time to time, you are the perfect candidate and we would like to meet you soon. 

We offer 

• A high level of responsibility and the opportunity to grow and develop.

• Being part of a global team using state-of-the-art technologies.

• A very welcoming, supportive and collaborative team spirit and an open company culture. 

• Attractive compensation and working conditions. 

Why Oerlikon

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

Can you identify with this position and are you looking for a new challenge? Then we are eager to meet you! Please apply online.

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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. 
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 

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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