Senior Network Engineer

Description

Join a team of developers, network architects and IT specialists who build secure, scalable solutions using Agile methods and current technologies. The solutions serve millions of investors worldwide.

You will join the global 3rd-line network team, based in the Madrid office. The role is project-focused and high-impact, covering complex technical problems and key network initiatives. You will work closely with colleagues across EMEA and the wider global technology organisation, and help shape network architecture and strategy in a large enterprise environment.

The team values creativity, continuous learning and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to designing, building and delivering network solutions for global projects.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex network incidents and take part in architecture decisions.
• Keep the global voice and data networks secure, stable and operationally sound.
• Drive automation and modernisation work that makes the network more efficient, scalable and resilient.
• Write and maintain clear, high-quality technical documentation and knowledge resources.
• Take part in incident response and on-call rotations, including occasional out-of-hours support.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on Cisco IOS and NX-OS administration in medium to large enterprise networks covering datacenters and several EMEA offices.
• At least five years administering Cisco Firepower and Palo Alto firewall platforms.
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals, including routing protocols, QoS, VoIP, BGP and EIGRP.
• Proven familiarity with Cisco DNA Centre, Cisco Secure Firewall Management Centre (SFMC), Cisco VPN solutions, WAN design and optimisation, and relevant security standards.
• Highly desirable: network automation, F5 local and global traffic management, VMware virtualised environments, enterprise storage, and Microsoft technologies (Windows networking, Active Directory, Exchange).
• Preferred: CCNP and/or ITIL Foundation certification.
• Ability to work well in a team, stay organised and flexible, and lead several concurrent initiatives.
• Strong time management, balancing high-quality delivery against competing operational priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with clear documentation and effective stakeholder engagement.

Conditions

Hybrid work model, with four days in the office each week in most locations.

Based in the Madrid office.

Base salary range of EUR 49,000.00-68,333.33, with a target annual bonus of 5%.

Pay and target bonus are expected to fall within the stated range and depend on qualifications, experience and other job-related factors.

The employing legal entity is the company Europe Ltd (UK).

Benefits

• A range of other benefits to add flexibility as your needs change.
• Tools and resources to engage with global colleagues, wherever you work.