At SODECIA, we are transforming the way technology supports our people, plants and business worldwide.
As part of our Global IT & Digital Transformation organization, we are looking for a Network & Communication / End-User Computing Engineer to join our Infrastructure & Operations team in porto, Portugal.
This is a global role for someone who enjoys combining technology, problem-solving, and hands-on execution, ensuring that our colleagues across multiple countries have secure, reliable and high-performing digital workplaces.
YOUR MISSION
You will be responsible for the global network, connectivity, and end-user computing environment, helping us build a standardized, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure across SODECIA.
You will work closely with our global ITK community, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and digitalization teams to ensure technology works seamlessly across our plants and corporate locations.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage and continuously improve LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN and network connectivity.
- Support network infrastructure, routing, switching, segmentation, and secure remote access.
- Manage and improve end-user computing, including laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and peripherals.
- Support Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Management environments.
- Ensure effective device deployment, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
- Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, and capacity.
- Troubleshoot complex network and end-user infrastructure incidents.
- Support IT infrastructure projects, technology deployments, and plant rollouts.
- Implement infrastructure and endpoint security standards together with the Cybersecurity team.
- Support NIS2, TISAX and ISO 27001 requirements.
- Maintain accurate infrastructure, asset, and configuration documentation.
- Work with global ITK teams and external technology partners.
- Identify opportunities for standardization, automation, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You have a strong technical foundation and enjoy solving problems in complex, multi-site environments.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in network, infrastructure, workplace, or end-user computing.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise network environments.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and endpoint management.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, and Wi-Fi.
- Knowledge of VPN, network security, and segmentation.
- Experience with IT service management and infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with external IT service providers and technology vendors.
- Experience in a global or multi-site organization is highly valued.
- Experience in manufacturing / automotive environments is a strong advantage.
Certifications that are a plus
CCNA / CCNP, Microsoft / Azure, ITIL, Fortinet, Cisco, Aruba or equivalent certifications.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL
Beyond technical expertise, we are looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership and follows issues through to resolution.
- Is hands-on, pragmatic and solution oriented.
- Has strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Can work effectively across countries, cultures, and time zones.
- Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Has a strong customer and service mindset.
- Looks for opportunities to standardize, simplify and improve.
- Is comfortable working in a changing and transformation-driven environment.
WHY JOIN SODECIA?
You will join a global transformation journey where IT is becoming a strategic enabler of our business.
This is an opportunity to:
- Work in a global IT organization supporting multiple countries and plants.
- Help shape the One SODECIA technology model.
- Work with modern network, cloud, and digital workplace technologies.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, applications, data, and digitalization specialists.
- Participate in international technology projects and transformation initiatives.
- Make a tangible impact on how our people work every day.
Ready to connect SODECIA?
If you are passionate about infrastructure, connectivity and digital workplaces and want to play a key role in building the technology foundation of One SODECIA, we would like to hear from you.
Join us and help build the digital backbone of SODECIA.