Senior Network Architect
3 days ago
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., • 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. 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