Teamlead Network (m/f/d)

Media Broadcast Satellite GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex-time policy

Comprehensive equipment package

30 days of vacation

Company pension plan contributions

Benefit Card with monthly credit

Ongoing education

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Team Lead Network to architect the global network infrastructure. This role involves ensuring efficient communication between systems while managing a network team. Responsibilities include overseeing network architecture, IT projects, and staff development. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in computer science or telecommunications, with substantial networking experience and leadership skills. Proficiency in German and English is required. Enjoy a supportive environment with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and a permanent employment contract.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in networking including LAN/WAN, firewalls, and routing/switching.
• Demonstrable leadership experience in interdisciplinary teams.
• In-depth understanding of IT infrastructure and network technologies.
• Required language skills: German – C1, English – C1.
• Analytical thinking, organizational skills, strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, as well as a confident demeanor when interacting with internal and external partners.
• Required language skills: German – C1, English – C1.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the network team, ensuring stable and secure operations.
• Manage network architectures, firewall, and security solutions.
• Oversee IT projects related to the network environment.
• Management of IT projects in the network environment and prioritization of changes, incidents, and strategic initiatives
• Coordination and collaboration with internal departments and external service providers

Skills

Networking

Interdisciplinary team leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Security architectures

ITIL processes

Analytical thinking

German (C1)

English (C1)

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or telecommunications engineering

Job description

About us

MBS Operations GmbH is a trusted service integrator for critical communication services and a provider of managed gateways. For more than 40 years, we have been operating data and voice communications via satellite and data networks—both on Earth and in space. Our expertise ranges from traditional satellite services to customized applications in the New Space sector.

Government and business customers worldwide trust in MBS’s integrity and innovative strength. This is also because we have our own fail‑safe infrastructure in Germany.

As a Team Lead Network (m/f/d), you are the architect of our global network infrastructure and ensure that our systems communicate efficiently, securely, and reliably at all times. You will coordinate, optimize, and develop complex LAN, WAN, and cloud environments, and lead your team through challenging projects and innovations. With foresight and technical acumen, you will drive the next generation of our network technologies and actively shape the company’s digital future.

Your tasks

• Technical and managerial leadership of the network team, including staff planning, coaching, and professional development
• Ensuring stable, secure, and scalable operation of the entire network and firewall infrastructure across all locations
• Responsibility for network architectures, firewall and security solutions, and the integration of new technologies
• Management of IT projects in the network environment and prioritization of changes, incidents, and strategic initiatives
• Coordination and collaboration with internal departments and external service providers

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, telecommunications engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in networking, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, routing/switching, and security architectures
• Demonstrable leadership experience in interdisciplinary teams
• In-depth understanding of IT infrastructure, network technologies, and ITIL-based operational processes
• Analytical thinking, organizational skills, strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, as well as a confident demeanor when interacting with internal and external partners
• Required language skills: German – C1, English – C1

We offer

• Freedom, trust, and responsibility for the tasks assigned to you in an international environment with flat hierarchies
• Flexibility regarding working hours through a flex‑time policy
• Comprehensive equipment package including a company cell phone and laptop
• Company parking spaces directly in front of the office building, as well as charging stations for electric vehicles at the main location in Usingen
• Long‑term support for acquiring new skills through continuing education
• Permanent employment contract with 30 days of vacation and employer contributions to the company pension plan
• Additional financial benefits: Benefit Card with monthly credit & incentive leasing for electric cars through employer contributions