- Lead and inspire a global team responsible for the design, architecture, deployment, operations, and continuous improvement of Driscoll’s enterprise network infrastructure.
- Define and execute the network services strategy, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable connectivity that supports business growth and operational excellence worldwide.
- Partner closely with Infrastructure, Applications, Security, and Service Desk teams to drive architecture decisions and deliver integrated technology solutions aligned with business priorities.
- Champion operational excellence by implementing best practices in network monitoring, automation, performance management, resiliency, and disaster recovery.
- Ensure the availability, stability, and performance of global network services through proactive monitoring, incident management, and continuous service improvement.
- Drive capacity planning, service performance measurement, and cost optimization initiatives to ensure network services evolve in line with business demand.
- Lead the evaluation, adoption, and implementation of emerging technologies, helping shape the future of network services across the organization.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team while mentoring and developing engineers, administrators, and technical specialists.
- Partner with Information Security teams to ensure network services align with security standards, policies, and industry best practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and strategic alignment with business objectives.
- Sponsor and lead infrastructure projects and transformation initiatives, providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and executive-level decision support.
- Identify opportunities to improve employee, customer, and grower experiences through enhanced network capabilities, operational efficiencies, and technology innovation.
- Develop and implement modern processes, tools, and technologies that strengthen service reliability, scalability, and overall business value.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required.
Master’s degree preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and significant experience as a Network Engineer or Network Manager (5–8+ years) may be considered in lieu of a degree.
8–10 years of experience in infrastructure technology, with a strong focus on networking.
5+ years of experience in a senior network design, engineering, or architecture role.
5+ years of people management experience leading technology teams, including multiple direct reports across global locations.
Experience working within a multinational organization and supporting global operations.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing technical teams.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale infrastructure initiatives and operational services.
Strong track record of delivering projects and services on time and within budget.
Minimum of 6 years of people management experience.
Expert knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, architecture, and operations.
Expert-level experience leading infrastructure technology teams.
Advanced understanding of IT operations within global or multinational environments.
Advanced knowledge of information security principles, practices, and compliance requirements.
Strong technical background in network engineering and infrastructure services.
Experience balancing operational excellence with strategic technology planning.
Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and business functions.
Additional language skills are a plus, including:
Spanish
French
Arabic
Chinese
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Master's degree
- 8-10 years of experience in infrastructure technology with a strong focus on networking
- 5+ years in a senior network design, engineering, or architecture role
- 5+ years of people management experience leading technology teams, including multiple direct reports across global locations
- Minimum of 6 years of people management experience
- Expert knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, architecture, and operations
- Expert-level experience leading infrastructure technology teams
- Advanced knowledge of information security principles, practices, and compliance requirements
- Experience working within a multinational organization and supporting global operations
- Strong technical background in network engineering and infrastructure services
- Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and business functions
- Additional language skills (Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese)
Driscoll'S Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Driscoll'S and has not been reviewed or approved by Driscoll'S.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision, alongside wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program. Company materials emphasize easy access and breadth as part of a formal Total Rewards program.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and participation in profit sharing are offered to support long‑term savings. These components complement base pay as part of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, and personal/family care leave are provided, with parental leave and volunteer time off also referenced. The mix indicates a well‑rounded time‑off framework.
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What We Do
Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries. Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant. Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.
