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# Network Operations Technician

- **Company:** Nearbyone
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** BASIC (Programming Language), Cisco IOS, CompTIA Network+, Data Centers, Subnetting, Nagios, Networking Basics, Network Monitoring, Routing, Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Zabbix, Computer Network Operations, Grafana, Juniper, Information Technology, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e1fa32e27f483d72905ca3d949f2443b8

## About the Role

At Nearby Computing, we are looking to bring on board a Junior Network Operations Technician with a hands-on approach, strong motivation, and a genuine willingness to learn, to operate our NearbyOne platform on-site at a high-profile Defence-sector client., Your hands-on experience with the platform in a real production environment will be key to driving continuous product improvement. If you have a solid foundation in networking fundamentals and the ability to learn quickly in a demanding environment, this is a strong opportunity to grow within a fast-scaling team, contributing to a strategic engagement with a Defence-sector client and building long-term career growth., * 1-2 years of experience in network operations / IT support (recent graduates with a strong technical foundation are also welcome to apply)

 * Solid networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, subnetting, basic firewall concepts
 * Working knowledge of SNMP and network monitoring
 * Basic CLI skills (Cisco IOS or another vendor) via SSH/console
 * Fluent/native Spanish; technical reading in English (Spoken level a plus)
 * Availability to work 100% on-site in Madrid, * Degree or vocational training (CFGS) in Telecommunications, Networking, or Computer Science.
 * Experience with Zabbix, Nagios, PRTG, or Grafana
 * Exposure to multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Fortinet, etc.)
 * CCNA, JNCIA, or CompTIA Network+ certification
 * Prior experience in government or defence environments

## Description

As a Junior Network Operations Technician, you will be based on-site at the client's data centre in Madrid, operating our NearbyOne platform to monitor network infrastructure - including routers, switches, and firewalls from vendors such as Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Palo Alto, and CheckPoint - while executing configuration and diagnostic workflows. You will also serve as the on-site technical contact between the client and the team you will be joining at Nearby Computing, with full training provided along the way., * Operate NearbyOne platform: review network health dashboards, check device status, monitor interface performance metrics and identify anomalies.

 * Work through guided workflows to configure, diagnose, and resolve issues in collaboration with the engineering team.
 * Keep clear and organized records of every incident you handle.
 * Act as the trusted on-site technical contact for the client, staying connected with the remote team of Nearby Computing.
 * Build expertise by working hands-on in our production environment.
 * Share your insights with the product team, directly shaping how NearbyOne evolves.


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