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Network Administrator

On-site in Spain·Added 9 months ago

This job was published 9 months ago

SYNLAB

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
SYNLAB doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Spain
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

5-8+ years in enterprise networking with multi-site/global exposure
Proven expertise with Fortinet FortiGate and Cisco Firepower (FMC), including policy creation, NAT, VPN (IPsec/SSL), and HA
Strong experience with Cisco and Juniper switching (Layer 2/3, routing protocols OSPF/BGP, EVPN/VXLAN nice to have)
Solid understanding of network security (segmentation, NAC/802.1X, IDS/IPS, TLS inspection), DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and PKI fundamentals
Automation: Proficiency in Python and/or Ansible for network tasks; experience with Git-based workflows
Experience operating under ITIL (Change/Incident/Problem) and creating high-quality documentation
Excellent communication skills; comfortable in an international environment.
Language: Professional English are required

Nice to have

Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure)
Exposure to modern NAC (Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass), SASE/ZTNA, and wireless (Cisco Meraki, Juniper MistAI )
Observability tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Zabbix, Grafana)

Education & certifications

Certifications (one or more of the following)
Fortinet: NSE 4/5/6 (NSE 7 is a plus)
Cisco: CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security (CCIE a plus)
Juniper: JNCIS-ENT / JNCIP-ENT (JNCIE a plus)
Security: CompTIA Security+ or CISSP (plus)

The role

Define scalable, secure LAN/WAN/SD-WAN architectures and standards for global sites
Produce high-quality HLD/LLD documentation, network diagrams, IP schemas, and security policies
Evaluate and select technologies aligned with performance, security, and cost goals.

What you'll do

Install, configure, and optimize firewalls: Fortinet FortiGate and Cisco Firepower (including FMC, policy objects, IPS/IDS, SSL inspection, HA clustering, SD-WAN)
Configure enterprise switches: Cisco Catalyst/Nexus and Juniper EX/QFX (VLANs, STP, LAG/MLAG, VRRP/HSRP, QoS, port-security, 802.1X)
Implement site rollouts, migrations, and cutovers with minimal downtime
Maintain and configure SASE platform
Own Level 3 incident/problem management; perform advanced troubleshooting (packet captures, flow analysis, logs)
Maintain firewall and switch gold configs, rule hygiene, and change control (ITIL)
Ensure compliance with security baselines, segmentation, and zero-trust principles
Monitor capacity/performance and proactively remediate risks
Build and maintain automation for configuration, compliance checks, and deployments using Python and/or Ansible (e.g., templates, linting, CI/CD pipelines)
Develop scripts for backup/restore, inventory, API-based object management (Fortinet/Cisco/Juniper)
Work cross-functionally with Workplace, Cloud, Security, and Site Operations teams
Support audits and contribute to policy development and continuous improvement
Mentor junior engineers; act as technical escalation point

About SYNLAB

SYNLAB is a European provider of medical laboratory diagnostics, offering testing services and innovative diagnostic solutions for doctors, clinics, and patients. The company describes itself as a European market leader in laboratory diagnostic services and operates in more than 20 countries with a presence on four continents, generating EUR 2.54 billion in revenue in 2025 with more than 23,000 employees, including over 2,000 medical experts.

SYNLAB has a presence in Spain through its Spanish website (synlab.es) and currently lists open positions in Spain, largely in corporate IT functions such as SAP consulting, IT infrastructure, and network administration. The company states it fosters a working environment where employees feel respected, supported and encouraged, and values a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Industry: Clinical Laboratories
Employees: >23,000
Website: synlab.es

Good to know if you are moving

SYNLAB operates in more than 20 countries with a presence on four continents, giving it a broad international footprint.
The group reported EUR 2.54 BN revenue in 2025 and employs more than 23,000 people, including over 2,000 medical experts.
Current open roles in Spain include IT positions such as 'Internal SAP Senior Consultant Finance & Controlling (f/m)', 'Network Administrator (m/f/d)', and 'IT Infrastructure Relationship Manager (m/f/x)'.
SYNLAB states it values 'a diverse and inclusive workforce in creating a thriving working environment'.

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