Network Engineer Hybrid

The company
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Our customer is a very innovative company which aims to positively impact the planet and people’s lives, by providing detailed information and insights about daily changes on the surface of the Earth to empower organizations and businesses to make better decisions. They have a startup mindset with solid funding fostering a rapid growth process, and you can grow with them. We will hire the selected candidate as an internal and permanent employee, based in Madrid, but providing services to their global organization.

We’re looking for a Network Engineer for its global operations in Madrid. The candidate will play a critical role in managing and optimizing the company’s network infrastructure. The primary goal is to ensure that network connectivity is reliable, secure, and high‑performance across all offices and services. Responsibilities are carried out in alignment with ITIL best practices and other relevant industry frameworks, ensuring that network services are delivered in a structured and efficient manner.

• Manage Network Architecture & Topology Design
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  Plan and develop the network’s structure (LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi) to meet business needs, ensuring the design is scalable, secure, and well‑documented.
• Network Hardware Management
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  Install, configure, and maintain network devices (switches, routers, firewalls, access points) in the office and data center, keeping all equipment updated and running optimally.
• Performance Monitoring & QoS
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  Use network monitoring tools to track performance and reliability. Implement Quality of Service policies to prioritize critical traffic, so important data (e.g., voice or video) isn’t delayed or dropped during congestion.
• VLAN Configuration & Segmentation
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  Set up and manage Virtual LANs to segment network traffic for security and efficiency. Ensure different types of traffic (workplace, operations, guests) are isolated appropriately and adjust segmentation as the company grows.
• Connectivity Redundancy
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  Implement redundant links and failover paths (secondary ISP connections, link aggregation) to achieve high availability ensuring the network stays up even if a primary connection or device fails.
• ITIL‑Compliant Operations
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  Follow ITIL processes for network changes and incidents. Use change management for network updates and incident management to resolve outages systematically.
• Cross‑Team Collaboration
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  Work closely with other IT teams (cloud, security, workplace) and vendors/partners. Provide network support in projects such as new software rollouts or office expansions.
• Documentation & Policy
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  Maintain up‑to‑date network documentation, including diagrams, device configurations, IP address inventories, and fail‑over procedures. Develop standard operating procedures for routine tasks and troubleshooting.
• Continuous Improvement
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  Regularly evaluate the network setup for improvements. Stay informed about new networking technologies (SD‑WAN, Wi‑Fi 6/7, automation tools) and propose upgrades or optimizations.
• Management Advisement
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  Provide recommendations to IT leadership on network capacity planning, infrastructure investments, and design improvements. Translate technical network metrics into business terms to support informed decision‑making.
• Security & Compliance
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  Work with the information security team to safeguard the network (firewall rules, VPN access, intrusion prevention systems). Ensure all network activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in network engineering or a similar role, including designing and managing enterprise networks (LAN/WAN) and configuring network equipment.

• Troubleshooting
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  Excellent at diagnosing and resolving complex network issues quickly and under pressure.
• Network Technology Expertise
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  Strong understanding of networking protocols and systems. Proficient with TCP/IP, routing (OSPF, BGP), switching (VLANs, STP), and enterprise network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, APs).
• Network Security
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  Hands‑on experience with network security devices and concepts. Preferred: experience managing Palo…