Network Team Lead (H/F)

Job Description Posting Start Date: 7/7/26 Offer ID: 1530 Unit: Limagrain Corporate Job Title: Network Team Lead (H/F) Job Location: Chappes Contract type: Permanent Job Description: Main Goal As a Network Team Lead, reporting to the Head of Infrastructure and Operations, you will be at the heart of this transformation and will be responsible for: To participate in and to oversee the implementation of the network roadmap (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, global hubs, cloud networking, zero trust). To propose the architecture and evolution of network infrastructures. To ensure the interoperability and consistency of all network systems. To monitor technology and to propose continuous improvements. To ensure network security in collaboration with the cybersecurity team. To manage network deployment and migration projects. To supervise and to lead a team of network experts. To ensure compliance with SLAs and quality of service. To ensure the operational readiness (MCO) and security (MCS) of centralized administration tools in the technological domain. To provide level 3 network technical support. To oversee and to implement the security of industrial IT networks converging on the Group’s IT information system. To support the development of team expertise. To advise the Infrastructure & Operations manager. To manage the service catalogue, lifecycle, automation and CMDB. To promote the network to the Business Lines (#innovation) to meet their needs. To act as a point of contact for global interconnections (SD-WAN) and Equinix HUBs. To be responsible for contracts and partners working in the technological domain. What we offer: • A global technical challenge: modernising a complex, distributed network. • A stimulating, multicultural and collaborative international environment. • Innovative projects incorporating the latest network and cloud technologies. • Opportunities for advancement in an organisation undergoing rapid transformation. As part of your duties, you will manage two contractors and occasionally be on call. This position is available immediately at Chappes (63), Porte les Valence (26), or la Ménitré (49). What we expect of you You hold a Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) in computer science, networks, or telecommunications. You have at least seven years of experience in the field of networking, including three years in operational management. You master key network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and QoS, as well as technologies including WAN, LAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, VPN, SASE, private 4/5G, and VRF. You possess strong skills in network security (firewalls, NAC, SSE, CASB) and are familiar with cloud environments such as Azure, GCP, and OCI, along with their interconnections (ExpressRoute, Interconnect, FastConnect). Your expertise covers solutions from Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, and Zscaler, as well as monitoring tools such as Centreon. You are also comfortable with process automation and large-scale deployment, while maintaining a solid understanding of cybersecurity challenges. On a personal level, you demonstrate leadership and know how to unite teams around complex projects. Rigorous and pragmatic, you have strong analytical and synthesis skills, communicate effectively, and share your knowledge. Results-oriented and service-minded, you are capable of successfully driving strategic initiatives. An operational level of English is required. Your benefits and working environment In addition to a key position within our organization, we will support you in developing your skills through training programs and a proactive human resources management policy. You will also benefit from attractive advantages: Executive status with a fixed working days scheme (213 days per year) Compensation based on profile and experience, including a variable component Profit-sharing agreement Seniority bonus Family health insurance coverage Retirement savings plan Remote work policy (2 days per week) Company restaurant with employer financial contribution Personalized support: onboarding and training programs, mobility assistance… Works council (CSE) offering various social and cultural activities “Work-life balance” benefits: childcare, multisport offers, carpooling network Do you want to embark on a rewarding adventure and recognize yourself in the profile we are looking for? Don’t hesitate! joining us is just one click away! Apply now Information at a Glance Apply now Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners. About us