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Network Engineer Lead Expert

Ekkiden

Job Location:

Madrid - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 25 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 22 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

International consulting group founded in 2019 Ekkiden fosters an ecosystem of passionate and committed consultants who lead organizational operational and technological transformation projects in IT/Digital Industry/R&D and Sustainability for large enterprises and SMEs in France Switzerland Spain and Germany.

What are we looking for

We are looking for a Network Engineer Lead Expert to join a strategic Data Center transformation program in a complex large-scale international environment.

The role is focused on the design engineering integration deployment and operational support of highly secure resilient and scalable network infrastructures.

You will play a key role in defining standards driving automation and leading continuous improvement initiatives to evolve enterprise network platforms and ensure alignment with long-term architectural and security objectives.

Location:Madrid or Barcelona
Work Mode:Hybrid (1-2 onsite days per week)
Start Date:ASAP
Duration:Until 31/12/2026

Mandatory:

Minimum 8 years of experience in Network Engineering within international and matrix organizations
Strong expertise in Data Center network environments and large-scale transformation programs
Expert-level knowledge of Cisco ACI
Expert-level knowledge of VMware NSX-T
Strong experience in Network Architecture design and integration
Expert-level experience in Network Automation (Ansible)
Expert-level experience in Network Automation (Terraform)
Strong programming skills in Python for network automation
Strong expertise in Network Security technologies and architectures
Experience in SD-WAN environments
Experience in WAN / MPLS infrastructures
Experience in LAN (wired) environments
Experience in SASE technologies
Experience in segmentation and identity-based network design
Experience supporting P1 and P2 incidents and leading problem management activities
Ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable network solutions
Experience in technical documentation and infrastructure retro-documentation
Strong understanding of current networking trends and enterprise transformation challenges
Experience contributing to operating model definition for network services
Ability to communicate architectural concepts to senior stakeholders and IT leadership
Fluent English in a professional environment

Nice to have:

Voice technologies
WiFi environments
SD-WAN enhancements
Identity services integration

We offer:

Join us at the right time to make your mark in a fast-growing organization

Various missions and projects that will allow you to have a real impact on the company

Theabilityto work autonomously and todrive new initiatives

A career path adapted to your personality both in terms of role andlocation

A strong culture based on sharing respect ambition and team spirit

The opportunity to manage teams and develop your area of expertise by leading one of our squads

Develop your management and leadership skillsbecause atEkkiden consultants look after the careers of other consultants. Gone are the days when your careerwasdriven by a salesman!

Health insurance

Whats the Recruitment Process Like at Ekkiden

At Ekkiden were committed to providing a positive experience for every candidate.

Initial Call: Our recruitment team will reach out to discuss your motivations and expectations.

Interviews: Youll have one or two interviews with our business managers depending on the role youre applying for.

Client Meeting: Finally youll have the opportunity to meet with the client.

While this is our standard process we may make adjustments based on specific circumstances.

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