Job Description

About us- 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. 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. 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 Network & 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.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and execute a multi-year global infrastructure roadmap covering on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based environments (primarily AWS and Azure).

• 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.

• Oversee capacity planning, lifecycle management, and refresh cycles for all global network and infrastructure assets.

• Partner with the Global Security Team to ensure proper Security Governance, Standards, and Protections are implemented across all Platforms.

Global Network & Infrastructure Operations

• Manage and continuously improve enterprise WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, and cloud networking across all global sites including key hubs in Europe and Asia.

• Oversee data center operations including physical infrastructure, virtualization platforms (specifically VMware), storage systems, and backup and disaster recovery solutions.

• Establish and enforce uptime SLAs across critical infrastructure systems through proactive monitoring, incident management, and root cause analysis.

• Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support enterprise scaling.

Cloud & Hybrid Environment Management

• Lead cloud infrastructure governance, cost optimization, and security posture across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

• Collaborate with cloud architects and engineering teams to define standards for cloud connectivity, networking patterns, and infrastructure provisioning.

• Ensure seamless integration between on-premises environments and cloud platforms, including private connectivity solutions such as AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, build, and develop the team of network engineers, infrastructure architects, and systems administrators across multiple time zones.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and customer service excellence.

• 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

• Serve as the primary infrastructure point of contact for engineering, security, facilities, and other business unit leaders.

• Communicate infrastructure strategy, project status, and operational performance to senior leadership and executive stakeholders in clear, non-technical language.

• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to support CI/CD pipelines, developer environments, and platform infrastructure needs.

• Partner with the security team to implement and maintain