Senior Network Architect

- 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. English is a must Barcelona