Network Engineer Lead Expert

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
• The ability to work autonomously and drive new initiatives
• A career path adapted to your personality, both in terms of role and location
• 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 skills, because at Ekkiden consultants look after the careers of other consultants
• Health insurance