Senior Network Engineer

About the role

Morningstar is looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join its global 3rd-line network team, based in the Madrid office. This is a project-oriented role in which you will tackle complex technical challenges, lead key network initiatives and shape network architecture and strategy in a large-scale enterprise environment, working with colleagues across EMEA and the wider global technology organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design, implementation and delivery of network solutions for global projects.
• Drive automation and modernisation initiatives to improve network efficiency, scalability and resilience.
• Ensure the security, stability and operational integrity of global voice and data networks.
• Act as an escalation point for complex network incidents and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge resources.
• Take part in incident response and on-call rotations, including occasional out-of-hours support.

Required profile

• 5+ years of hands-on Cisco IOS and NX-OS administration in medium to large enterprise environments, covering datacentres and a multi-office EMEA footprint.
• At least 5 years administering Cisco Firepower and Palo Alto firewall platforms.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols, QoS, VoIP, BGP and EIGRP.
• Familiarity with Cisco DNA Centre, Cisco Secure Firewall Management Centre, Cisco VPN, WAN design and optimisation, and security standards.
• Experience with network automation, F5 traffic management, VMware, enterprise storage and Microsoft technologies (Windows networking, Active Directory, Exchange) is highly desirable.
• CCNP and/or ITIL Foundation certification preferred.
• Team player with strong organisation, flexibility, time management and communication skills.

What we offer

• Base salary of EUR 47,000 to 65,666.66, with a 12.5% annual bonus target.
• Hybrid work, typically four days in the office per week.
• A range of other benefits to support flexibility.