Global Network Architect - Infrastructure & Security

BIC; Clichy; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BIC World is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize our global network and infrastructure. You will support enterprise networking, data center operations, and IT security initiatives across multiple regions, ensuring high availability and scalable services for critical business operations.

The role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving, and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to modernize infrastructure and strengthen security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco networking technologies including routers, switches, IOS, and Nexus platforms.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, VPN technologies, LAN/WAN environments, wireless networking, and SAN solutions.
• Experience supporting VMware virtualization environments and data center infrastructure technologies.
• Strong understanding of IT security principles including endpoint protection, authentication, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in global multi-site environments.
• Open to travel globally up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise networking and infrastructure solutions across global environments.
• Monitor network and infrastructure performance to proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and service improvement opportunities.
• Maintain system stability, availability, and operational performance for mission-critical infrastructure services.
• Participate in infrastructure deployments, upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects for existing and new facilities.
• Troubleshoot complex networking, connectivity, server, and infrastructure-related issues across multiple sites and regions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring incidents and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve critical technical problems.
• Support escalation management and participate in major incident response activities.
• Document technical issues, remediation actions, and operational procedures.
• Support enterprise security operations including firewall administration, VPN management, endpoint protection, and identity management.
• Participate in remediation efforts related to vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning activities.
• Help maintain secure network configurations and infrastructure standards aligned with enterprise security requirements.
• Contribute to the development of networking and infrastructure standards, roadmaps, procedures, and operational best practices.
• Provide technical input into infrastructure planning, budgeting, vendor evaluations, and project timelines.
• Recommend improvements to enhance infrastructure scalability, performance, resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, infrastructure trends, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams, business stakeholders, managed service providers, and external consultants.
• Support mentoring, knowledge transfer, and technical guidance activities within the infrastructure team.
• Assist with cross-functional initiatives that support enterprise technology transformation and operational excellence.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Cisco IOS/Nexus

Palo Alto firewalls

VMware vSphere

VPN/LAN/WAN

IT security principles

Global multi-site

Troubleshooting

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

VMware virtualization

Cisco networking gear

Job description

BIC World is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize our global network and infrastructure. You will support enterprise networking, data center operations, and IT security initiatives across multiple regions, ensuring high availability and scalable services for critical business operations.

The role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving, and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to modernize infrastructure and strengthen security.