AXA Partners is on the exciting journey to become AXA Group's preferred networks and service company, emerging as a pivotal force in partnership development within the AXA Partners foundation.
To drive this transformation, we are actively seeking an enthusiastic IT Network Engineer. This key role is instrumental in delivering and maintaining cutting-edge network services and solutions for all entities within the region.
As a Network Engineer at AXA Partners, you will play a vital role in collaboration with business units, local IT teams, operations, security, BCM, and ITSCM areas. Your responsibilities include overseeing local network systems infrastructures operations, ensuring the seamless delivery of services in alignment with target architecture, group standards, and stringent security guidelines. Join us on this dynamic journey as we shape the future of AXA Partners and be at the forefront of driving technological excellence and innovation!
Key metrics of the job:
- Estimated number of users to support: 1.400
- Estimated number of IT Solutions and services to manage: 5 to 10
- Size of Internal IT influential area: 5 to 10 people
- Infrastructure landscape:
- Networks Devices (Routers, Switches, Access Points, Firewalls)
- Networks Systems (LAN, WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VoIP)
- Security Networks (Cisco, CheckPoint, VPN)
- Security Solutions (EDR, DLP, AV, Trellix, Symantec, Qualys)
- Network Security (IDS/IPS, WAF, Web & Application Security)
- Monitoring Tools (Nagios)
- _Those figures are indicative._
**Key **Responsibilities**
- Ensure efficient and secure performance of Axa Partners’ networks within agreed metrics and controls.
- Act as the primary contact for IT network systems in Spain, building positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Provide technical support (L2) and L3 assistance for networks and services in the region.
- Validate policies and procedures, ensuring they adhere to best practices and technological standards.
- Generate KPIs and reports on business demands and project progression.
- Oversee solution analysis, implementation, testing, deployment, and rollback plans for excellence.
- Preserve asset availability through disaster recovery, backup procedures, and information security measures.
- Maintain quality of service by enforcing organizational standards in Change Management, Incident and Problem Management.
- Manage external partners, ensuring first-class IT services and overseeing ultimate ownership and decision-making through the internal team.
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**Your Profile** Must have**
- Over 5 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer managing enterprise-scale network infrastructures and related services.
- Hands-on expertise in servers, networks, firewalls, cloud computing, and databases.
- In-depth knowledge of LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, VPN, and security protocols.
- Familiarity with OSI/TCP/IP model and networking standards (IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, etc.).
- Experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools, coupled with a strong security mindset.
- Proficiency in Information Security standards (e.g., ISO 27001) and IT Project Management.
- Understanding of Infrastructure Architecture, Operations, and ITIL practices.
- Proven track record in defining implementation, deployment, and rollback plans.
- Ability to generate process documentation and conduct cost/benefit analysis.
- Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow) and IT certifications (ITIL, MCSE, CCSE, CCNP, CCNP-Security) is desirable.
- Fluent in English and Spanish are required.
- Strong security mindset.
- Deep understanding of networking protocols and standards (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS, VoIP) and solutions (EDR, DLP, AV, Tenable, Qualys)
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**About AXA**
AXA Group is the worldleader in insurance and asset management. We protect and advise our clients atevery step in their lives, by offering products and services which satisfytheir needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, saving and assetmanagement. AXA is the leading insurance brand worldwide, with over 100 millionclients. We are transforming from payer to partner for our client, with astrong focus on risk prevention.
Our mission:Empower people to live a better life.
Our values: Customer First, Courage, Integrity and One AXA.
**About the Entity**
AXA Partners is an AXA transversal business unit offering a wide range of solutions in assistance services, travel insurance and credit protection.
AXA Partners’ role is also to implement innovative solutions emerging from the AXA Innovation unit.
Combining passion with advanced expertise, we design and deliver worldwide solutions for partners and communities. We protect what matters, when