Chief Network Engineer

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 responsible for REDIMadrid, the data network for research and higher education that provides high-speed connectivity to universities and research centers within the region of Madrid.

The IMDEA Software Institute is located in the Montegancedo Science and Technology Park in the outskirts of the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain.

More information about the Institute can be found at:   https://software.imdea.org

More information about the REDIMadrid can be found at: https://www.redimadrid.es

Description

The IMDEA Software Institute is seeking a Chief Network Engineer to coordinate and manage the technical aspects of the REDIMadrid, MadQCI, and EuroQCI networks.

Our customers are universities and research centers. The candidate will work with advanced networks and with customers with extensive knowledge of a CORE operator network.

If you like innovation and creating new solutions to large network deployments and making them a reality, we are looking for you.

Tasks

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, as well as 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. The growing traffic needs mean that the equipment requires constant updates and planning.
• Management of the group of people assigned to the network.
• Technical support to universities on issues related to network connections, using email, slack channels and thematic workshops and 24/7 management of level 2/3 incidents escalated by the outsourcing service.
• Measurement and planning of IP, optical and security equipment needs for the different network connections and services.
• Security services and mitigation of distributed 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.
• Technical coordination in MadQCI/EuroQCI network, quantum communications network of the Madrid region.
• Monitoring of the material execution of all fiber and equipment bids.
• Technical assessment to deploy Software-Driven Networking (SDN) and the software needed to move towards “Self-Driving Networks”.

Requirements

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Telecommunications.
• Be in possession of JNCIP-SP certificate or provide evidence of having achieved it.
• At least 20 years of proven experience as a network engineer, 8 of them as a team leader.
• Proven experience in managing a telecommunication network, IP network (Juniper and CISCO) and optics communication (DWDM, CIENA and ADVA).
• Good 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).
• Knowledge in version control (GIT, SVN) and LaTeX typesetting.
• Knowledge in SDN (Software Defined Network) in the service provider environment.
• Knowledge of quantum cryptography in QKD technologies.
• Proven experience in designing quantum networks to integrate quantum equipment such as IDQ, Toshiba or Huawei.
• Fluent in English and Spanish speaking, writing, and reading.

Desirable qualifications

Besides the expected qualifications, additional capabilities / knowledge will be a plus:

• Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments, scripting languages, automating tools, data interchange formats and familiarity with Docker / Kubernetes and Virtual Machines administration (KVM).
• Knowledge in white boxes IP in service provider environment.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• Capable team player.

Our offer

We offer a non-temporal contract. 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.

The selected candidate will work with outstanding professionals in a dynamic, international environment, with constant interaction with cutting-edge technologies that foster learning new skills and acquiring new capabilities. The candidate will collaborate with experienced senior engineers from the team to gain expertise and independence.

Starting date

The starting date will be as soon as possible once the selection process has been 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: 2023-12-other-chiefneteng.

The application should include:

• A short CV (maximum 4 pages), written in English.
• A short introduction letter (maximum 1 page), written in English.

Applications should be received by Dec 20th, 2023. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive.

For enquiries about the position, please contact César Sánchez ().