Senior Engineer, IT Cloud and Networks

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, administer, and support international server and network environments, ensuring compliance with group-wide guidelines.
• Support the implementation and administration of international server and cloud environments following global standards and architecture guidelines.
• Collaborate with global Cloud leadership to ensure consistent application of cloud architecture standards, security policies, and modernization initiatives.
• Oversee the modernization of IT infrastructure across Europe and the UK or North America, supporting the transition from on-premise to cloud environments.
• Provide expert knowledge in developing, implementing, and monitoring cloud resources and network environments, including Microsoft Azure, Fortinet, and Aruba.
• Lead and collaborate with distributed teams of internal and external specialists to ensure smooth IT operations.
• Manage support activities (remote and on-site), acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), Single Point of Contact (SPOC), and Tier 3 technical expert for escalation management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including server migrations, Zero Trust Security implementation, hardware standardization, and automation of administrative tasks.
• Maintain and update IT documentation, including process and data flow diagrams, to support effective communication and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization, applying FinOps principles to achieve cost efficiency.
• Implement best practices for cybersecurity, including identity management and hardening standards.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT operations, including a combination of cloud infrastructure, network engineering, and cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure configuration and operations, network engineering (Fortinet and Aruba), and cybersecurity principles.
• For EU support, must speak German.

Conditions of Role:

• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel to office locations and manufacturing sites across Europe and the UK.
• Physical Conditions: Office presence with ability to occasionally work remotely.
• Work Environment: Hybrid working environment supporting both manufacturing (OT) and office environments.