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# Network Architect/ Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** Empiric Solutions
- **Location:** Valencia, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Data Centers, Multi-protocol Systems, Junos, Network Layer, Network Virtualization, Citrix Systems, Systems Integration, Load Balancing, Juniper, Vmware
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

This is a senior, delivery-focused role for someone equally comfortable producing HLD/LLD documentation and getting into the CLI to troubleshoot a live spine-leaf fabric.Mandatory Technical Skills7+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise Data Center networking.Strong expertise with Juniper EX and QFX platforms.Advanced knowledge of JunOS, including operational troubleshooting, upgrades, automation, and configuration management.Proven experience designing and operating EVPN/VXLAN-based Data Center fabrics.Deep understanding of:BGP EVPN Control PlaneVXLAN Overlay NetworksSpine-Leaf architecturesAnycast GatewayLayer 2/Layer 3 extension strategiesExperience with Juniper Virtual Chassis and Virtual Chassis Fabric (VCF) deployments.Strong routing knowledge:BGPOSPFIS-IS (preferred)MPLS basicsExperience with Data Center migration and transformation projects.Strong troubleshooting capabilities across:Underlay networksOverlay networksRouting and switchingMulticastHigh availability
designsPreferred Technical SkillsExperience with automation:PythonAnsibleREST APIsInfrastructure as Code principlesExperience integrating physical and virtual networking environments.Familiarity with VMware NSX networking concepts.Experience with cloud connectivity:Azure ExpressRouteHybrid networking architecturesKnowledge of load balancing technologies (AVI, F5, Citrix ADC).
Architecture & Design ExperienceAbility to create High Level and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD).
Experience defining:Network standardsOperational proceduresSecurity requirementsCapacity planningAbility to perform technical reviews and architecture governance.Soft SkillsAbility to work independently across EMEA.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Experience working with global teams in EMEA, NAM, and APAC.Nice-to-Have CertificationsJNCIP-ENT or JNCIP-DC.JNCIE-ENT or JNCIE-DC.CCNP Enterprise / CCIE Enterprise.Azure Networking Specialty.This opportunity is with a leading organisation offering a collaborative and delivery-focused environment, providing the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact Data Center transformation projects across ******: **************T: ***************W: is one of the fastest-growing technology and transformation recruitment agencies specialising in data, digital, cloud and security.
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## Description

EMEA Network Architect / Senior Network Engineer (Data Center)Location: SpainContract: 6 Months + extensionsJob DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced EMEA Network Architect / Senior Network Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in Juniper-based Data Center fabrics to design, build, and support modern EVPN/VXLAN environments across our EMEA estate.


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