Senior Infrastructure & Network Lead (Client-Facing)

Jobbex IT; Figueira da Foz; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobbex.IT in Portugal is seeking a Java Tech Lead to support one of our clients, focusing on infrastructure and network solutions. You will align business needs with technical delivery, coordinate with client teams and TAMs, and drive execution across multiple domains.

This role requires 5+ years of experience with BGP, VLANs, SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and related ecosystems; familiarity with Fortinet NSE certifications or CCNP; and strong English communication. Travel is required as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing infrastructure and network solutions.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, VLANs, SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls and LAN/WAN/WLAN environments.
• Fortinet NSE certifications, or Cisco CCNP/equivalent.
• Familiarity with VMware vSphere/vCenter, Citrix CVAD, Veeam, Dell PowerStore, Data Domain and AD DS.
• Experience coordinating infrastructure, systems, networking and security implementation projects.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and incident reports.
• Strong communication skills and English proficiency.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prioritise client requirements, translating business needs into technical specifications for infrastructure, systems and network teams.
• Assess initial technical feasibility and identify dependencies across domains.
• Act as the main point of contact between clients and Technical Account Managers (TAMs), ensuring clear communication and accurate information transfer.
• Monitor requests, projects, deadlines and contractual SLAs, coordinating communication between clients and technical teams.
• Manage client expectations regarding timelines, technical constraints, risks and service impacts.
• Identify infrastructure risks and optimisation opportunities, document technical decisions and escalates issues requiring management approval.

Skills

Strong communication skills

English proficiency

Client coordination

Travel readiness

Tools

Fortinet technologies

NSE certifications

Cisco CCNP

VMware vSphere

Citrix CVAD

Veeam

Dell PowerStore

Data Domain

AD DS

Job description

Jobbex.IT in Portugal is seeking a Java Tech Lead to support one of our clients, focusing on infrastructure and network solutions. You will align business needs with technical delivery, coordinate with client teams and TAMs, and drive execution across multiple domains.

This role requires 5+ years of experience with BGP, VLANs, SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and related ecosystems; familiarity with Fortinet NSE certifications or CCNP; and strong English communication. Travel is required as needed.