Network Administrator - m/f/d
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Senior, Expert
Madrid, Spain
In Person
IT OperationsNetwork Engineering & Administration
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance, Canada Citizenship, Canada Top Secret Clearance, UK Citizenship, UK Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- 5–8+ years in enterprise networking with multi-site/global exposure
- Proven expertise with Fortinet FortiGate and Cisco Firepower (FMC), including policy creation, NAT, VPN (IPsec/SSL), and HA
- Strong experience with Cisco and Juniper switching (Layer 2/3, routing protocols OSPF/BGP, EVPN/VXLAN nice to have)
- Solid understanding of network security (segmentation, NAC/802.1X, IDS/IPS, TLS inspection), DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and PKI fundamentals
- Automation: Proficiency in Python and/or Ansible for network tasks; experience with Git-based workflows
- Experience operating under ITIL (Change/Incident/Problem) and creating high-quality documentation
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable in an international environment.
- Language: Professional English are required
- Certifications (one or more of the following)
- Fortinet: NSE 4/5/6 (NSE 7 is a plus)
- Cisco: CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security (CCIE a plus)
- Juniper: JNCIS-ENT / JNCIP-ENT (JNCIE a plus)
- Security: CompTIA Security+ or CISSP (plus)
Responsibilities
- Define scalable, secure LAN/WAN/SD-WAN architectures and standards for global sites
- Produce high-quality HLD/LLD documentation, network diagrams, IP schemas, and security policies
- Evaluate and select technologies aligned with performance, security, and cost goals.
- Install, configure, and optimize firewalls: Fortinet FortiGate and Cisco Firepower (including FMC, policy objects, IPS/IDS, SSL inspection, HA clustering, SD-WAN)
- Configure enterprise switches: Cisco Catalyst/Nexus and Juniper EX/QFX (VLANs, STP, LAG/MLAG, VRRP/HSRP, QoS, port-security, 802.1X)
- Implement site rollouts, migrations, and cutovers with minimal downtime
- Maintain and configure SASE platform
- Own Level 3 incident/problem management; perform advanced troubleshooting (packet captures, flow analysis, logs)
- Maintain firewall and switch gold configs, rule hygiene, and change control (ITIL)
- Ensure compliance with security baselines, segmentation, and zero-trust principles
- Monitor capacity/performance and proactively remediate risks
- Build and maintain automation for configuration, compliance checks, and deployments using Python and/or Ansible (e.g., templates, linting, CI/CD pipelines)
- Develop scripts for backup/restore, inventory, API-based object management (Fortinet/Cisco/Juniper)
- Work cross-functionally with Workplace, Cloud, Security, and Site Operations teams
- Support audits and contribute to policy development and continuous improvement
- Mentor junior engineers; act as technical escalation point
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure)
- Exposure to modern NAC (Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass), SASE/ZTNA, and wireless (Cisco Meraki, Juniper MistAI )
- Observability tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Zabbix, Grafana)
About the company
SYNLAB provides a full range of medical laboratory services for practicing doctors, clinics, and patients. Its diagnostic tests cover human medicine and are processed through a wide network of labs across 36 countries and four continents, making it a leading partner for laboratory diagnostics in Europe. Tests are performed in certified laboratories using standardized procedures to deliver fast, reliable, high-quality results that doctors use to diagnose and monitor conditions. SYNLAB differentiates itself through its large European footprint, integrated laboratory network, and scale, which enable consistent, timely diagnostics across many sites. The company’s goal is to support better patient care by expanding access to accurate and efficient laboratory testing.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$440M
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SYNLAB won Region Stockholm; operations start April 2027, adding recurring public-health volume.
- SYNLAB sold Slovakia to Unilabs in February 2026, sharpening capital allocation toward denser markets.
- Cinven refinanced SYNLAB with €400 million in May 2026, easing near-term liquidity pressure.
What critics are saying
- Slovakia's antitrust authority fined SYNLAB in May 2026 for cartel coordination with rivals.
- Synnovis' June 2024 ransomware attack still haunts SYNLAB's UK reputation and procurement credibility.
- A failed 2027 refinancing or further cyber breach forces fire-sale disposals and destroys equity value.
What makes Synlab unique
- SYNLAB spans 36 countries, giving doctors one cross-border diagnostics network and local collection points.
- Region Stockholm chose SYNLAB in March 2026 for five-year laboratory medicine services.
- Partnerships with Labcorp and Microba extend specialty testing without building every assay in-house.
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Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Professional Development Budget