The IMDEA Software Institute (Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies in Software Development Technologies) is a non-profit research institute promoted by the Regional Government of Madrid, Spain.
The Institute's goal is to perform the research of excellence required to devise methods that enable the cost-effective development of software products with sophisticated functionality and high quality, i.e., secure, reliable, and efficient.
The IMDEA Software Institute is committed to excellence in research and to foster technology transfer to the industrial sector.
The Institute attracts talent from all over the world and has built a truly international environment.
The IMDEA Software Institute is located in the Montegancedo Science and Technology Park in the outskirts of the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain.
Description The IMDEA Software Institute is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our stable team in charge of supporting, managing, and planning new deployments in REDIMadrid and an emerging quantum communication infrastructure (MadQCI).
Our customers are universities and research centers.
The candidate will work with advanced networks and customers with extensive CORE operator network knowledge.
If you like innovation and creating new solutions to large network deployments and making them a reality, we are looking for you.
The tasks to be carried out will be, among others: Coordination of the technical tasks to be undertaken to maintain the network in an optimal state of use.
This includes establishing and maintaining the configuration of routers and other equipment and proactive management to prevent incidents and outages.
Technical assessment of the different existing alternatives that can be undertaken in the network so that it can provide a leading service to the research community in the region.
Technical support to universities on issues related to network connections, using email, slack channels, and thematic workshops, providing management of Level-2/3 incidents escalated by the outsourcing service.
Measurement and planning of IP and optical equipment needs for the different network connections and services.
Also, development, configuration, and maintenance of network tools to monitor a core network.
Security service and mitigation of denial of service attacks at the network perimeter.
Technical coordination with RedIRIS for the maintenance and continuous expansion of connectivity with RedIRIS, GEANT and the rest of the Internet.
Development of REDIMadrid and other emerging communication infrastructures, proposing improvement solutions, and looking to the future to develop disruptive and cutting-edge networks.
Requirements Candidates should meet the following requirements : M.Sc.
or B.Sc.
degree in Telecommunications or a related field.
At least 8 years of proven experience as a network engineer and at least 5 of them in a service provider environment.
Proven experience in managing a telecommunication network in a service provider environment, IP network (Juniper and Cisco), and optics communication (DWDM, CIENA, and ADVA).
Proficient knowledge in Routing Protocols (BGP4, PIM-SM, MP-BGP, MSDP, eVPN, L3VPN….)
IP/MPLS networks and segment routing.
Proven experience in writing technical requirements and participating in public tenders from the awarding authority side.
Proven experience in security technologies in service provider environments, like anti-DDoS technologies (Genie, Corero, and Arbor), and Firewall new generation (NGFW).
Fluent in English and Spanish speaking, writing, and reading.
The following are desirable qualifications : Have worked in the business development department or equivalent in your company.
Be in possession of CCNP-SP or JNCIP-SP and ideally CCIE-SP JNCIE-SP certificate or provide evidence of having achieved it.
Knowledge in SDN (Software Defined Network) in the service provider environment also knowledge Python and Json.
Knowledge in network monitoring tools (grafana, zabbix, optical tools).
Knowledge in white boxes IP in service provider environment.
Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments, scripting languages, automating tools, data interchange formats and familiarity with Docker / Kubernetes and Virtual Machines administration (KVM).
Knowledge in version control (GIT, SVN) and LaTeX typesetting.
Knowledge in quantum communication cryptography.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
Capable team player.
We Offer The selected candidate will join a highly qualified team of engineers working in a dynamic, international environment that promotes learning new skills and capabilities and interact with cutting-edge technologies.
In order to excel in these tasks, the candidate will collaborate with senior experience engineers from the team until gaining expertise and independence.
IMDEA Software considers the capabilities of its staff as the most valuable asset and pays special attention to their training.
We offer flexible working conditions to reconcile personal life with work.
The Institute is goal-focused, and the evaluation of performance is based on personal goals and team achievements.
Starting date The starting date will be as soon as possible once the selection process has completed.
Application Interested applicants should apply online using the secure application form at: https://careers.software.imdea.org/ Please select the option Other and reference code 2024-09-other-seneteng .
The application should include: A short CV (maximum 4 pages), preferably written in English.
A short introduction letter (maximum 1 page), written in English (optional).
Applications should be received by September 23th, 2024 .
The recruitment process will comply with the IMDEA Software Institute's OTM-R Policy.
For enquiries about the position, please contact David Rincón.
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