Job Title: Systems & Network Infra Lead
Industry: Agriculture / Forestry
The company is a Belgian company, based in Schoten and listed on Euronext Brussels. It currently operates agro-industrial activities majorly in Indonesia, Paupea New Guinea and Ivory Coast.
Systems & Network Lead - Owning the Technical engagement with business clients to facilitate the successful delivery of services and solutions that meet the agreed requirements and outcomes.
Job Duties
1. Network & Infrastructure Architecture
- Design and implement enterprise-wide LAN/WAN, Data Center, Wireless Backhaul (Cambium cnMaestro), and IP Telephony.
- Lead network architecture planning, configuration, testing, and deployment of infrastructure services.
- Manage fault, configuration, performance, and capacity monitoring using Network Management Systems (NMS).
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to support scalability and cross-platform needs.
- Provide roadmaps and continuous process improvement for network systems.
2. Cybersecurity Leadership
- Direct cybersecurity strategy and controls across O365, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and VMware NSX platforms.
- Coordinate security risk assessments, remediation, and incident response.
- Enforce secure data exchange practices and oversee system-level security integration.
- Advise on security implications of infrastructure changes and promote security awareness and training.
3. Server, Storage & Systems Management
- Administer enterprise servers: installation, upgrades, monitoring, and performance tuning.
- Lead capacity planning and availability strategies to meet SLA targets.
- Manage user accounts, patch deployments, and infrastructure maintenance.
- Conduct server architecture evaluations and create business cases for upgrades when needed.
4. Cloud Platform & Microsoft 365 Administration
- Maintain and operate Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud platforms.
- Manage cloud-based services: Exchange Online, OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Administer identity, access rights, and licensing for Microsoft cloud users.
- Configure and manage mobile device and app policies using Microsoft Intune (MDM & MAM).
5. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
- Develop and maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
- Ensure backup integrity, failover procedures, and rapid recovery capabilities.
6. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with systems, networking, and database teams for end-to-end solutions.
- Mentor junior IT staff and lead knowledge transfer efforts across departments.
- Support cross-department IT initiatives ensuring functional alignment and compliance.
Requirements
Core Technical Expertise
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture across virtualization (VMware, Nutanix), systems, storage, backup, databases, networks, O365, and hyper-converged infrastructure.
- Deep expertise in load balancing platforms such as F5 and AVI Networks.
- 7+ years of experience in network virtualization and VSAT broadband technologies.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Cambium Networks, wireless backhaul, and microwave communications.
- Strong proficiency in Cisco routing/switching, Layer 2/3 routing protocols, and DNS, DHCP, certificates, OAuth, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.
- Solid exposure to security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, threat mitigation, and vulnerability management.
Cloud & Virtualization
- 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure cloud services, architecture, and deployment.
- Hands-on experience with VMware, Nutanix, and hyper-converged solutions.
- Background in SDN (Software Defined Networking) and SD-WAN architectures for modern WAN and datacenter environments.
Governance, Compliance & Process
- Experience in technical oversight, peer reviews, and engineering quality assurance.
- Exposure to compliance and audit frameworks, including risk mitigation and reporting.
- Knowledge of process automation, IT operations optimization, and budget/cost estimation.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and leading projects end-to-end.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, capable of influencing across business units.
- Strong technical documentation and analytical thinking abilities.
Education & Certifications
- Holds at least one professional certification: CCNP, CCIP, or CCIE.
- Educational background in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering (Electrical/Telecom).
- Affinity with multicultural collaboration in Asia, Africa, and Australia is an added advantage.
Lines of communication
- Reports to the Global Head of IT
Working environment
- Singapore with Global responsibility
- International travel - 20-30%
Others
- Ability to converse in Bahasa Indonesia / Malay is a plus
Only Singaporeans/PR
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
