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Boeing Italy is looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Network and Security Operations Manager to join the Network Infrastructure Services & Data Centers (NIS & DC) team in either Foggia or Milan, Italy.
The selected candidate will oversee design, implementation and maintenance of the organization’s network, IT infrastructure and security measures.
This role requires managing a team of security analysts and network designers, ensuring network reliability, security, and performance across all environments (LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud, data centers, and enterprise IT assets). It is essential for this management position to foster a culture of Operational Excellence and a commitment to 5 nines reliability, along with Quality Assurance to ensure deployments meet the highest standards. You will collaborate closely with peers, Senior Managers and the Executive Director of Network Infrastructure Services & Data Centers to achieve these goals through program development, process excellence, and analytic measures designed to proactively resolve issues and drive continual service improvements.
We are looking for a visionary leader with bold thinking and exceptional leadership skills to drive our newly formed team, ensuring superlative experience for all internal customers.
If you want to leverage innovative technologies, tackle complex challenges, and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply. Join us in our mission to enhance and advance global network operations at Boeing and help shape the future of connectivity!
Position Responsibilities:
Oversee daily operations of the Network Operations team, ensuring efficient response to enterprise network and security events, or related activities such as Root Cause Analysis
Lead and mentor a team of network and security operations analysts and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and runbooks for incident response and other network operations, with a focus on proactive analytics and automation
Work collaboratively across all sectors of the IT organization and business organizations to achieve “silent” operations and superlative productivity for the company
Manage budget and resources effectively
Ensure compliance with relevant network standards, security regulations and industry standards (Network policy standards, IOS 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or Boeing’s CSSM)
Generate and report-out on network operations activities, including incident response metrics, network availability, and other KPI’s and metrics as required
Participate in network audits and assessments remediating any findings through documented, process driven responses
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
5+ years of experience with Cisco and Arista networking, load balancing, firewalls, and/or related technologies for robust network/security solutions
5+ years of experience improving network availability towards 99.999 availability
3+ years of experience in managing and/or leading network operations in a complex environment
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
5+ years of experience with network design, architecture, protocols, and/or operations for effective network management and implementation
5+ years of experience running global network operations
5+ years of experience with complex project & program management
Experience driving a culture of can-do attitude and innovation
Work Authorization:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in Italy. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in Italy. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 23, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (Italy)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
