Junior Network Operations Technician
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About the Position
We are looking for a Junior Network Operations Technician to join our team at Nearby Computing in Madrid. You will be operating our NearbyOne platform on-site at a high-profile Defence-sector client. This role offers a hands-on approach, strong motivation, and a genuine willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Operate the NearbyOne platform: review network health dashboards, check device status, monitor interface performance metrics, and identify anomalies.
- Work through guided workflows to configure, diagnose, and resolve issues in collaboration with the engineering team.
- Keep clear and organized records of every incident you handle.
- Act as the trusted on-site technical contact for the client, staying connected with the remote team of Nearby Computing.
- Build expertise by working hands-on in our production environment.
- Share your insights with the product team, directly shaping how NearbyOne evolves.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in network operations / IT support (recent graduates with a strong technical foundation are also welcome to apply)
- Solid networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, subnetting, basic firewall concepts
- Working knowledge of SNMP and network monitoring
- Basic CLI skills (Cisco IOS or another vendor) via SSH/console
- Fluent/native Spanish; technical reading in English (Spoken level a plus)
- Availability to work 100% on-site in Madrid
Nice to Have
- Degree or vocational training (CFGS) in Telecommunications, Networking, or Computer Science.
- Experience with Zabbix, Nagios, PRTG, or Grafana
- Exposure to multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Fortinet, etc.)
- CCNA, JNCIA, or CompTIA Network+ certification
- Prior experience in government or defence environments
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team at a deep-tech company.
- Real visibility from day one and a clear path toward more senior technical roles.
- Work on a strategic engagement with a Defence-sector client.
About the Company
Nearby Computing is a deep-tech company behind NearbyOne, our own orchestration and observability platform for network and edge infrastructure. We work with Tier-1 clients across telecommunications, defence, energy, and critical infrastructure.
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