€55k - €60k
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On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 27 Oct)
Our summary
- Salary
- €65,000 - €70,000 a year
About €3,720 - €3,950 a month after tax, or €3,800 - €4,110 under the Beckham regime.
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers




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The role
Are you motivated by becoming the technical reference point for a global infrastructure environment? We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer with strong Cisco expertise to lead strategic projects, act as an escalation point, and collaborate with international teams in a highly technology-driven environment.
¿Qué harás?
- We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer who will act as a technical reference within the global infrastructure team. You will play a key role in resolving complex network issues, driving continuous improvements across the corporate network, and leading strategic networking projects. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary global L2/L3 escalation authority for complex network incidents, troubleshooting critical issues across LAN, WAN, wireless, and security perimeters. Lead international networking projects, managing technical lifecycles from architecture design to global deployment and operational acceptance. Design, configure, and optimize Cisco Enterprise infrastructure, including Catalyst routing/switching, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, and enterprise wireless environments. Manage network access control and segmentation policies globally using Cisco ISE (802.1X, MAB, certificate-based authentication, profiling). Define, document, and enforce global network standards, reference architectures, firewall rule lifecycle governance, and operational runbooks. Collaborate daily with international infrastructure, cybersecurity, regional IT teams, and vendors across multiple time zones. Leverage operational analytics, network telemetry, and AI productivity tools (such as Copilot or AIOps) to optimize network performance and automate routine workflows. Drive continuous network modernization initiatives, ensuring site resiliency, zero-trust controls, and high-availability standards without micromanagement.
¿A quién buscamos?
- Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent practical enterprise network experience. 8+ years of progressive network engineering experience supporting global or multi-site enterprise environments. Proven background acting as a technical escalation lead and managing multi-threaded international IT projects independently. Technical Expertise Strong production experience with Cisco Enterprise routing & switching (IOS-XE, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, high availability). Mandatory experience deploying and managing Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for enterprise NAC and 802.1X access control. Mandatory hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela architecture, controllers, and routing policies. Experience with network security platforms (Cisco Secure Firewall / FMC) and perimeter firewall migrations. CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security certification is strongly preferred (CCIE is a plus). Familiarity or interest in leveraging AI productivity tools (Copilot, AIOps) for operational efficiency. Languages & Workstyle Fluent English (C1 level required) for daily technical collaboration with US and global stakeholders across time zones. Professional Working Spanish. High autonomy, strong problem-solving skills, multithreading capability, and clear technical communication.
¿Qué ofrecemos?
- What We Offer Competitive Salary: €65,000 - €70,000 gross per year (commensurate with experience). Hybrid Work Model: 60% Remote / 40% On-site (monthly computation; approx. 2 days per week at office location in Argentona, Barcelona area). Flexible Working Hours: Flexible start (8:00 AM - 9:30 AM), lunch breaks from 30 min up to 2 hours, and intensive Friday schedule (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM). Flexible Compensation Plan: Tax-exempt options for Health Insurance (~€70/month fully tax-exempt, extendable to direct family), Ticket Restaurant (up to €11/day ex. tax up to 220 days/yr), and Childcare (100% tax-exempt). Insurance Coverage: Life and Disability Insurance (2x annual gross salary for illness/disability, 3x for accident). Remote Work Allowance: €20 gross per month paid over 11 working months. Professional Growth: High autonomy, complex international projects, and direct ownership of global network infrastructure without micromanagement.
About Talent Search People
Talent Search People is an international recruitment and HR consulting firm founded in 2006. It provides services including recruitment, RPO, executive search, and HR services, helping companies find talent across various sectors and levels. The company has a multicultural team and emphasizes values such as passion, courage, humility, flexibility, transparency, and closeness.
Talent Search People has a strong presence in Spain, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, and has supported the creation of a tech hub in Barcelona. The company offers roles for international professionals, including multilingual positions, and has experience in high-rotation and operationally demanding environments.
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