Senior DevOps Network Engineer

Our opportunity

Reporting to the regional head of Networks, this Senior DevOps Networking Engineering role will play a key part within the modernisation of our global networking landscape as a pivotal contributor to our experienced EMEA network engineering team. Supporting our current and future business connectivity requirements, working across the networking stack hand in hand with service providers and consumers across the organisation including our connectivity partners, Group IT and Security, BU Stakeholders and Group Advanced Ops. This role will focus on modernisation of a customer focussed networking service consumed by both internal and external customers in the global organisation.

Your role

As a Senior DevOps Networking Engineer your main responsibilities will involve

• Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams: Partner with organizational product and service teams to conceptualize, design, and implement robust network architecture projects with an emphasis on automation and streamlining of processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Pipeline Process Integration: Develop and integrate network services within continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring seamless and automated delivery.
• Innovative Solutions and Adherence to Standards: Apply innovative methodologies and tools to optimize network performance, scalability, and security. Maintain comprehensive documentation and adhere to industry standards and best practices for network architecture and automation. Ensure rigorous testing processes are in place to validate network integrity and functionality.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Design: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and design specifications for both traditional network and multi-cloud connectivity solutions for business and network projects. Provide guidance and recommendations on cloud and automation solutions to the Network team.
• Supplier Validation and Technical Support: Review internal and external supplier proposals and quotations, performing technical validation to ensure alignment with company technology standards. Investigate and support troubleshooting efforts on internal and Cloud network technical issues.
  
  

Your Skills And Experience

As a Senior DevOps Networking Engineer your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering role with experience of end-to-end connectivity with at least one cloud provider, preferably multi-cloud.
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD implementations.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, IP routing and core technologies such as TCP/IP, OSPFBGP, MPLS, ACLs, IPSEC, DNS, etc.
• Knowledge in WAN/LAN Network Architecture and Operations including (Firewalls, Routers, Switches).
• Experience of full stack cloud migrations and support of a hybrid environment of on-prem and Cloud infrastructure.
• You use your skills to develop and implement enterprise-grade network infrastructure that is efficient, scalable, resilient and secure in its design.
• Proven experience in complex troubleshooting connectivity issues in both cloud and traditional network environments
• You have experience working within a geographically distributed IT team spread across multiple time zones.
• You can work on your own initiative while also providing guidance and technical leadership in a group setting.
  
  

What we offer?

As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus we offer:

• Option to work remotely within Spain even up to 100% - you choose; with option to work abroad up to 25 days yearly
• Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance
• Wide range of internal and external trainings, including free English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs
• Ticket restaurant or flexibility to exchange it for other benefits
• Life, accident, and Health Insurance
• Collective Life Retirement Plan
• 2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you
• Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts
• Functional diversity benefits
• Events: summer and Christmas party, different activities like hiking, investment, beach volley club and many more
• No dress code
  
  

Primary work location is Barcelona, Poblenou. Please apply with your CV in English.

Please note that the remote work option is available within Spain only.

Who We Are

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.

Let’s continue to grow together!

• Location(s): ES - Barcelona
• Remote working: Yes
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Alvaro Gallego Zazo