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Senior IT/OT and IoT Communications Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 4 Nov)

FCC Medio Ambiente

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Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Spanish
Native level
English
Required
Experience
15+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What do you need?

  • Technical or Higher Engineering degree, preferably in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Industrial or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 15 years of proven experience in enterprise networks and communications.
  • Experience in multi-site corporate infrastructures.
  • Experience in international SD-WAN projects.
  • Experience in IT/OT integration.
  • Experience in industrial and IoT environments.
  • Experience in managing technology providers.
  • Experience in cybersecurity and cloud connectivity.
  • Networks, SD-WAN, routing, switching and firewalls.
  • IT/OT cybersecurity and industrial connectivity.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Telecommunications, Networks, Cybersecurity or Industrial Systems.
  • Azure and/or AWS.
  • IoT.
  • SCADA systems.
  • ISA/IEC 62443 standards.

Languages

  • Native Spanish speaker.
  • English level B2 or higher.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.

Full-time.

Immediate start.

Participation in international strategic projects.

Innovative technological environment linked to IT, OT, IoT, cloud and cybersecurity.

Professional development within a leading company in the sector.

Job stability.

Teamwork.

Continuous training plan.

New professional challenges.

The role

Welcome to FCC Medio Ambiente!

FCC Medio Ambiente is the leading company in the environmental sector in Spain, a benchmark in the management of waste collection public services, maintenance and conservation of green areas, street cleaning, waste treatment and recovery, among other essential services.

Present in more than 5,300 municipalities in 12 countries, we improve the quality of life of more than 65 million people worldwide and contribute to the construction of a sustainable society and the care of the environment.

We are looking for a Senior IoT/OT Communications Engineer, whose mission will be to design, implement, operate and evolve IT, IoT and OT communications infrastructures, guaranteeing their connectivity, availability, cybersecurity and integration. You will act as a technical benchmark in networks, telecommunications, SD-WAN and industrial connectivity.

What you'll do

  • Design IT, IoT and OT communications architectures aligned with business needs and corporate standards.
  • Lead network transformation projects, including SD-WAN, industrial network segmentation, cloud integration and infrastructure modernization.
  • Define and maintain communications technical standards for industrial plants, delegations and corporate centers.
  • Design and implement LAN, WLAN, WAN, VPN and SD-WAN networks.
  • Guarantee secure integration between IT and OT environments.
  • Administer and supervise routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers and communications equipment.
  • Define secure remote access architectures for internal staff, suppliers and industrial maintenance personnel.
  • Coordinate the connectivity of IoT platforms, SCADA systems, PLCs, telecontrol and connected industrial devices.
  • Lead the resolution of critical network and communications incidents.
  • Analyze capacities, performance and evolution of communications infrastructures.
  • Participate in cybersecurity audits, NIS2 and ISO 27001 compliance.
  • Define and implement network segmentation, VLANs, NAC, VPNs and Zero Trust policies.
  • Manage telecommunications providers, integrators and technology manufacturers.
  • Prepare technical documentation, operating procedures and architecture diagrams.
  • Coordinate international communications and connectivity projects in Spain, Portugal and France.
  • Participate in technological evaluation, approval and manufacturer selection processes.
  • Ensure interoperability between corporate systems, cloud and industrial infrastructures.
  • Mentor technical staff and act as a knowledge benchmark in communications and networks.
  • Participate in the definition of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
  • Identify opportunities for technological improvement and innovation in the fields of connectivity, automation and IoT.

Skills

  • Technical leadership.
  • Strategic vision.
  • Analytical capacity.
  • Management of suppliers.
  • International project management.
  • Technical and business communication.
  • Results orientation.
  • Planning and prioritization.
  • Collaborative work.
  • Ability to work in multicultural environments.

Do you accept the challenge?

Do you accept the challenge? We are looking for you!

About FCC Medio Ambiente

FCC Medio Ambiente is a Spanish environmental services company specializing in comprehensive waste management, street cleaning, and facility maintenance. The company operates across the full waste cycle, from collection and treatment to recycling and disposal, serving both municipal and industrial clients. With a strong presence across Spain, FCC Medio Ambiente is a key player in the country's environmental infrastructure, managing contracts for numerous city councils and regional governments.

As a Spanish-founded company, FCC Medio Ambiente offers international professionals the opportunity to work in a stable, established environmental sector within Spain. The company's work culture is rooted in the Spanish business environment, and roles often require interaction with local public administrations. For international hires, this provides a chance to gain deep experience in the Spanish environmental and engineering sectors, with the potential for long-term career development in a company that is a leader in its field in the country.

Industry
Environmental Services
Founded
1992
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • FCC Medio Ambiente is a subsidiary of FCC Group, a major Spanish infrastructure and services conglomerate, offering stability and long-term career prospects.
  • The company's work is primarily in the public sector, with contracts from Spanish municipalities, providing a stable and predictable business environment.
  • While Spanish language skills are not always a strict requirement, they are highly beneficial for integration and career progression within the company.
  • The company is a leader in its niche in Spain, offering international professionals the chance to work on large-scale environmental projects.
  • As a Spanish company, it offers a direct route to understanding and working within the Spanish business and administrative culture.

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Additional information

FCC Medio Ambiente is a company committed to equality and diversity, recognized with the Equality in the Company Distinction (DIE).

The entire selection process is carried out respecting equal treatment and non-discrimination on the grounds of gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or any other circumstance protected by Law.

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