Your New Company
You will be joining a diversified and fast-growing organisation operating in the retail, distribution, production, technology, and real estate sectors. With 100% national capital and a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, the company is known for its innovative business models and integrated management approach. It fosters a collaborative environment focused on employee development and work-life balance, while expanding its footprint across Portugal through strategic investments and operational excellence.
Your New Role
As IT Infrastructure Manager, you will lead the internal systems and helpdesk team, ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of the company’s IT landscape. You will be responsible for managing a team of six professionals, overseeing both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, and supporting the organization’s growth through robust and secure IT operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the helpdesk and systems team (6 people), ensuring high service quality and responsiveness.
- Oversee and maintain the company’s private cloud infrastructure, while supporting the transition and expansion into public cloud (Azure).
- Ensure the security and performance of the data center, including Active Directory, Wi-Fi, routing, SD-WAN, and firewalls.
- Design and optimise distributed architectures aligned with business needs and cybersecurity best practices.
- Understand and address the IT requirements of internal users across departments.
- Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures to protect cloud environments and internal systems.
- Collaborate with other departments to align IT strategy with business goals.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Proven experience in IT infrastructure management, ideally in environments with complex architectures.
- Strong knowledge of data center operations, networking (routing, SD-WAN), and security (firewalls, AD).
- Familiarity with cloud technologies (private and public), especially Azure (not mandatory but a plus).
- Experience managing helpdesk and systems teams.
- Ability to design and maintain distributed systems with a focus on scalability and security.
- Strategic mindset with hands-on technical skills and a generalist approach.
What You'll Get in Return
You’ll be part of a growing organisation with a strong market presence and ambitious expansion plans. This is a unique opportunity to shape the IT infrastructure of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being.
- Annual bonus equivalent to one salary
- Company car (fuel and tolls fully covered)
- Health insurance (including family coverage)
- Meal allowance (SA)
- Hybrid work model (mostly on-site, with 1–2 remote days possible)
What You Need to Do Now
Does this sound like your next challenge? Click 'apply now' to send us your CV, or reach out to our Digital Technology team at +351 21 782 6560 or via email at goncalo.ferreira@hays.pt to learn more.