Senior IT Systems Engineer Network
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Job description
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Conceptualize, design, plan, operate, and continuously improve complex and heterogeneous network infrastructures.
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Implement and manage SD-WAN architectures, coordinate external service providers, ensure stable WAN/LAN/WLAN operations, and drive ongoing enhancement of security architectures.
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Safeguard the reliability, performance, and scalability of the global network and security landscape to support business-critical operations.
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Lead or contribute to network and security-related projects, including global rollouts, infrastructure modernization, and cloud or hybrid integrations.
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Act as a senior technical advisor for network and security topics, supporting internal stakeholders with expert guidance and troubleshooting
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Design, plan, operate, and evolve complex network infrastructures, ensuring seamless functionality of WAN/LAN/WLAN systems.
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Independently devise and implement solution strategies to harmonize the network infrastructure, addressing any complexity arising from diverse components.
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Drive the migration and continuous enhancement of the contracted SD-WAN platform, ensuring long-term performance, renewal readiness, and alignment with modern technologies including AWS Networking and Zscaler.
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Coordinate, manage, and monitor Service Level Agreements with external service providers for WAN, Network Acceleration, Proxy, and AWS services.
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Continuously improve security architectures to maximize protection of networks and systems, collaborating closely with the Security Officer.
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Independently manage network projects, including overseeing external service providers and project team members, and ensuring successful project implementation.
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Create comprehensive network and network-related security documentation to maintain a clear record of configurations and protocols.
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Demonstrate excellent knowledge and proficiency in routing and switching, TCP/IP designs, routing protocols, MPLS, firewalls, Quality of Service, WLAN, and network security.
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Multinational Company
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Around Bilbao
Requirements
- Expert-level proficiency in network and security architectures, technologies, and best practices.
- Solid knowledge in project management and implementation methods.
- Proactive approach to develop strategies to enhance network reliability, scalability, and security.
- Commitment to continuously optimizing the organization´s network performance and security posture.
- IT-related University degree or equivalent technical education.
- 10+ years´ experience in similar IT functions with growing responsibility and project management experience
- Excellent expertise in the areas of: Routing and Switching, TCP/IP Designs, Routing Protocols, MPLS, SD-WAN, Firewalls, Quality of Service, WLAN, Network Security.
- Experience with public cloud providers and SD-WAN.
- Leadership experience in introduction and migration projects in the field of networks and related IT security initiatives.
- Work experience in an international and multicultural environment.
