Global Connectivity Services Lead (Remote)

BCD Travel; España; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Global experience opportunities

Generous vacation days

Competitive compensation package for</

Job summary

BCD Travel is seeking a Connectivity Service Lead (Global) to manage commercial and vendor aspects of Internet connectivity globally from a remote Spain-based position. You will oversee vendor management, billing, contracts, capacity planning and ordering for a Global Managed Internet service, coordinating with the Network Engineering team.

Ideal candidates have experience with outsourced global networks, strong networking knowledge, and CCNA/CCIE qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing outsourced global networks or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of network designs, security standards, and best practices.
• Experience with network management tools and security assessment methodologies.
• In‑depth knowledge in LAN, WAN and supporting networking technologies.
• Ability to maintain, develop, interpret and follow written IT Policies and Procedures.
• Proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in a virtual team.
• Preference for Cisco CCIE or equivalent qualifications, or at least CCNA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Vendor Relationship, including maintaining the Vendor Management matrix outlining regular meetings with Commercial and Technical Account Managers.
• Manage central and any local billing arrangements, including distribution of backup material to relevant Finance teams.
• Manage vendor invoicing and ensure any local invoices are paid in time to ensure no impact on the global service.
• Ensure that all orders are approved and processed in a timely fashion.
• Be responsible for financial management for WAN Connectivity (cost control, negotiations, purchasing).
• Liaison and co‑ordination between Vendor and ITSM, Network Operations, Network Engineering and other internal BCD teams.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, orders, bandwidths, last mile carriers, contractual start and end dates, etc.
• Provide regular reports on the status of network stability & availability, SLA adherence, and operational aspects such as outages, etc.

Skills

Vendor management

Networking

Security standards

IT policies

English communication

Team collaboration

CCNA/CCIE (preferred)

Tools

Network management tools

Security assessment methodologies

Job description

BCD Travel is seeking a Connectivity Service Lead (Global) to manage commercial and vendor aspects of Internet connectivity globally from a remote Spain-based position. You will oversee vendor management, billing, contracts, capacity planning and ordering for a Global Managed Internet service, coordinating with the Network Engineering team.

Ideal candidates have experience with outsourced global networks, strong networking knowledge, and CCNA/CCIE qualifications preferred.