Senior Network Architect
pasiona · Barcelona
- Lead the end-to-end design, build, and strategic alignment of global network architecture solutions for a transnational financial services business.
- Develop and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, network diagrams, and long-term technology roadmaps.
- Act as the technical lead across global infrastructure initiatives, including office moves, security enhancements, cloud migrations, and voice solution deployments.
- Provide L3/L4 technical escalation support for critical network incidents and guide complex troubleshooting.
- Drive network automation for asset compliance, security hardening, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee operational handovers, process improvements, vendor management, and collaboration across cross-functional, multi-regional teams.
- Mentor, train, and guide junior and peer engineering team members to foster technical growth and knowledge sharing
- Experience:
- 5–8 years of L3 Network Engineering experience.
- At least 3 years of Network Architecture experience designing global solutions in large, complex, or regulated environments.
- Education: Engineering Degree or equivalent practical experience (Master’s degree preferred).
- Core Technical Skills:
- Routing & Switching / Architecture: Deep expertise in Internet, Intranet, Extranet, WAN, LAN, MAN, VPN, SD-WAN, SDN, and SASE solutions.
- Network Security: Strong background in Firewalls, IPS, DDoS mitigation, Proxies, B2B VPN, and application security controls.
- Application & Delivery Networking: Load Balancing, WAF, QoS, and interoperation between cloud-based and branch/end-user networks.
- Core IP & Directory Services: DNS, DHCP, IPAM, NTP, Active Directory, Certificates, and Cloud Identity Management.
- Hosting & Remote Access: Hands-on knowledge of On-Prem, Colo, SaaS, PaaS, and remote access solutions (VPN Gateways, Citrix).
- Documentation: Advanced skills in producing technical diagrams and architectural documentation (e.g., Visio, PowerPoint).
- Methodologies & Soft Skills:
- Proven leadership, solution design, and matrixed organization collaboration across multiple geographies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership.
- Willingness to provide out-of-hours support and participate in international business travel as needed.
- Certifications: Professional or expert-level certifications in Cisco (e.g., CCNP/CCIE), Palo Alto, Aruba, Cloud (AWS/Azure), or Network Security.
- Voice & Contact Center Solutions: Experience with enterprise voice networks (SIP, GSIP) and contact center infrastructure support.
- Advanced & Next-Gen Technologies: Exposure to distributed cloud network design, network automation frameworks, AI integration, and next-generation networking tools.
English is a must
Barcelona