Cognex
Sr. Manager, Global Infrastructure
Natick, Massachusetts · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
AWSAzureCloud PlatformsCI/CDCybersecurityNetwork SecurityCompliancePerformance ManagementCustomer SupportSD-WANZero TrustLeadershipCommunicationMentoringProcurement
About the role
- Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what's being seen.
- Cognex believes in fair and equitable pay.
- A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 160,000 USD - 23 0,000 USD.
Responsibilities
- Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to align infrastructure capabilities with organizational goals and growth plans.
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new network and infrastructure technologies to modernize and future-proof the environment.
- Partner with the Global Security Team to ensure proper Security Governance, Standards, and Protections are implemented across all Platforms.
- Manage and continuously improve enterprise WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, and cloud networking across all global sites including key hubs in Europe and Asia.
- Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support enterprise scaling.
- Collaborate with cloud architects and engineering teams to define standards for cloud connectivity, networking patterns, and infrastructure provisioning.
- Lead, mentor, build, and develop the team of network engineers, infrastructure architects, and systems administrators across multiple time zones.
- Set clear goals and performance expectations, conduct regular reviews, and support career development for all team members.
- Build team capacity through automation, efficiency, and prioritization management
- Stakeholder & Business Partner Engagement
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in network and infrastructure engineering and operations, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership or management role.
- Deep technical expertise in enterprise networking, data center operations, and cloud infrastructure.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Proficiency in ITIL or equivalent IT service management frameworks, with hands-on experience managing SLAs and incident/problem/change processes.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex technical topics to executive audiences and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience managing distributed, multicultural teams across global time zones.
Compensation
- A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 160,000 USD - 23 0,000 USD.
Company info
- Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision!
- We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years.
- We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.
- We are working on a hybrid schedule, 3 days in the office, 2 at home.
- The Senior Manager, Global Infrastructure is a senior-level technology leader responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and day-to-day operations of the company's global network and infrastructure footprint.
- This role spans both on-premises data centers and cloud-based environments across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, requiring a seasoned professional who can balance technical depth with strategic thinking and executive communication.
- The ideal candidate is a collaborative, customer-focused leader who builds high-performing teams, drives infrastructure roadmaps in partnership with engineering and business stakeholders, and ensures the reliability, scalability, and security of all network and infrastructure services globally.
Equal opportunity
- Cognex is an equal opportunity employer.
- Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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