{"id":7909,"date":"2026-09-22T14:55:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/it-jobs\/senior-network-infrastructure-engineer-cisco-wireless-expertise\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T19:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T19:28:11","slug":"senior-network-infrastructure-engineer-cisco-wireless-expertise","status":"publish","type":"matador-job-listings","link":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/en\/it-jobs\/senior-network-infrastructure-engineer-cisco-wireless-expertise\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer \u2013 Cisco &amp; Wireless Expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Hook \u2013<\/strong><br \/> Empower your career by leading cutting-edge network infrastructure projects that shape the future of connectivity!<\/p> <p><strong>Location &amp; Work Model<\/strong><br \/> Lisbon-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 2 remote days per week).<\/p> <p><strong>As a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer, you will be working for our client, a prominent European institution committed to advancing digital transformation through innovative network solutions. Your expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing and transforming critical network systems, ensuring operational stability, security, and scalability. This role offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects while developing your professional skills in a dynamic environment.<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Your main responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Monitor and maintain the network estate, promptly responding to alerts and troubleshooting issues across wired, wireless, access, and core networks.<\/li> <li>Support NAC and authentication-related issues, ensuring seamless connectivity and security.<\/li> <li>Participate in scheduled change windows and implement ad hoc fixes to optimize network performance.<\/li> <li>Maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and improve monitoring and observability tools.<\/li> <li>Lead infrastructure transformation initiatives, including replacing legacy Cisco switches with Cisco Nexus\/NX-OS and upgrading Wi-Fi environments with Cisco wireless platforms.<\/li> <li>Implement Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, including 802.1X, RADIUS, and ISE, ensuring secure network access.<\/li> <li>Deploy Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) as the primary network management platform, enhancing automation and configuration management.<\/li> <li>Act as the senior technical lead, ensuring changes are planned, executed safely, and operational stability maintained.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>You&#8217;re ideal for this role if you have:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Minimum 6 years of experience in network engineering or related fields.<\/li> <li>Hands-on expertise with Cisco Nexus\/NX-OS and IOS\/IOS-XE administration.<\/li> <li>Proven experience with switch upgrades, replacements, and Cisco Wi-Fi implementation.<\/li> <li>Familiarity with NAC solutions like 802.1X, RADIUS, and ISE.<\/li> <li>Strong understanding of change management disciplines and operational support.<\/li> <li>Willingness to learn and adaptability to evolving network technologies.<\/li> <li>Experience with monitoring, observability, and automation tools.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>It is a strong plus if you have:<\/strong> (optional)<\/p> <ul> <li>Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) certification or experience.<\/li> <li>Previous involvement in infrastructure transformation projects.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Language Required for the role:<\/strong><br \/> Fluent English \u2013 excellent written and verbal communication skills.<\/p> <p><strong>Eligibility to work in Europe:<\/strong><br \/> Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.<\/p> <p><strong>#MAKEYourCareerBETTER<\/strong><br \/> Interested? 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