Senior Connectivity Platform Engineer

Straumann Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Straumann Group is seeking a Senior Connectivity Platform Engineer to design, automate, and operate secure, scalable enterprise network services across campus, data center, and hybrid cloud environments.

Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Cloud, Security, and Platform Engineering teams to deliver reliable connectivity, modern network services, and CI/CD workflows using GitHub and Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in enterprise network engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of networking technologies including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi‑Fi, routing, switching, and network security.
• Experience with Azure and/or AWS networking and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Practical experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, Python, Git, and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, implement, and maintain enterprise connectivity services across LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, SD‑WAN, data center, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Develop technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, security requirements, and operational standards.
• Support the lifecycle of network platforms through upgrades, standardization, optimization, and continuous service improvement.
• Deliver secure connectivity across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and on‑premises environments.
• Implement and operate network security capabilities such as segmentation, secure internet access, Zero Trust connectivity, and cloud networking.

Skills

Enterprise network engineering

LAN

WAN

SD-WAN

Wi‑Fi

Network security

Azure/AWS networking

Automation (IaC)

Python

GitHub Actions/DevOps

CI/CD

Tools

Cisco IOS-XE

Cisco NX-OS

Meraki

Palo Alto

Cloudflare

Cisco ISE

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Git

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes networking

Job description

Intro

As a Senior Connectivity Platform Engineer, you will help design, automate, and operate secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise network services across campus, data center, and hybrid cloud environments. Working closely with Enterprise Architecture, Cloud, Security, and Platform Engineering teams, you will play an important role in delivering reliable connectivity and modern network services. You will combine network engineering expertise with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps practices to improve platform reliability, security, and operational efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to influence engineering standards, solve complex connectivity challenges, and contribute to the continued modernization of our global technology environment.

Your Role

• Engineer, implement, and maintain enterprise connectivity services across LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, data center, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Develop technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, security requirements, and operational standards.
• Support the lifecycle of network platforms through upgrades, standardization, optimization, and continuous service improvement.
• Deliver secure connectivity across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and on-premises environments.
• Implement and operate network security capabilities such as segmentation, secure internet access, Zero Trust connectivity, and cloud networking.
• Support application delivery and network services including load balancing, DNS, DHCP, IP address management, and traffic management.
• Automate network provisioning and operations using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, REST APIs, and comparable technologies.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD workflows using GitHub, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents, contribute to root cause analysis, and help prevent recurring issues.
• Collaborate across Cloud, Security, Platform Engineering, and Enterprise Architecture teams while contributing to technical documentation, engineering standards, and knowledge sharing.

Your Profile

What You’ll Bring

• Significant practical experience in enterprise network engineering within complex or multi-site environments.
• In-depth knowledge of networking technologies including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, routing, switching, and network security.
• Experience with Cisco technologies such as IOS-XE, NX-OS, Meraki, or SD-WAN, or comparable enterprise networking platforms.
• Experience with network security technologies such as Palo Alto, Cloudflare, Cisco ISE, or equivalent solutions.
• Experience with Azure and/or AWS networking and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Practical experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code using technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, Git, and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Professional written and spoken English for working effectively across international teams.

Nice To Have

• Relevant professional certifications such as CCNP, Microsoft Azure, AWS, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, CISSP, or CCSP are welcome but not essential.
• Experience with Kubernetes networking would also be an advantage.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You approach technical challenges with curiosity, structure, and a focus on practical outcomes. You enjoy working collaboratively across teams and can communicate technical topics clearly to different audiences.

You are comfortable taking ownership of complex engineering work while also sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues. You can balance competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and look for opportunities to improve reliability through automation and better engineering practices.

Most importantly, you are motivated by building secure, dependable, and maintainable connectivity platforms that enable teams across the business to work effectively.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Full Time

Alternative Locations: Spain : Madrid

Travel Percentage: 0 - 10%

Requisition ID: 22150