Principal Network Delivery Engineer

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# Principal Network Delivery Engineer > Unilabs · Porto, Portugal (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-09 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Information Technology ## Description ### About Unilabs Headquartered in Geneva and part of the A.P. Moller Group, Unilabs is one of Europe’s leading medical diagnostics companies, offering a complete range of laboratory, pathology, genetics, and imaging services to patients across 14 countries. Unilabs invests heavily in technology, equipment, and people – using digital technologies in its state-of-the-art laboratories and imaging institutes – to improve the lives of close to 100 million people every year. ### About the Job The Principal Network Delivery Engineer is a senior technical leadership role responsible for the **design, delivery, and lifecycle management of complex enterprise network solutions**. This role acts as the **technical authority** for network delivery across multiple programs, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with business and architectural standards. The role combines **deep hands‑on expertise**, **technical governance**, and **delivery leadership**, working closely with architecture, security, operations, vendors, and project teams. ### Key Responsibilities **1\. Network Design & Delivery** - Lead the **end‑to‑end delivery** of complex network solutions (LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, cloud connectivity, security). - Translate **high‑level architecture and business requirements** into detailed, implementable network designs. - Own **low‑level design (LLD)** creation, validation, and sign‑off. - Ensure network solutions meet **availability, performance, security, and compliance** requirements. **2\. Technical Leadership & Governance** - Act as the **principal technical authority** for network delivery decisions. - Define and enforce **network standards, patterns, and best practices**. - Provide **technical assurance** to projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security policies. - Review and approve designs produced by internal teams and third‑party suppliers. **3. Delivery & Stakeholder Management** - Work closely with **project managers, architects, and service owners** to plan and execute deliveries. - Lead technical workshops, design reviews, and risk assessments. - Manage **technical dependencies, risks, and mitigations** across concurrent initiatives. - Provide clear, executive‑level updates on technical status, risks, and decisions. **4\. Vendor & Partner Management** - Provide technical leadership across **external vendors and system integrators**. - Validate vendor designs, build quality, and implementation plans. - Ensure contractual deliverables and SLAs are met from a technical perspective. **5\. Operations & Lifecycle** - Ensure smooth **handover to operations**, including documentation and support models. - Support major incidents and root cause analysis for complex network issues. - Contribute to **continuous improvement** of network platforms and delivery processes. ## Requirements ### Required Technical Experience - Extensive experience delivering **enterprise‑scale networks**, including: - LAN/WLAN (campus, datacenter) - WAN / MPLS / Internet - SD‑WAN solutions - Cloud connectivity (Azure ExpressRoute) - Strong knowledge of **network security** concepts: - Firewalls, segmentation, VPNs, Zero Trust principles - Proven experience with: - Cisco / Fortinet / Aruba - Enterprise routing and switching - Network monitoring and troubleshooting - Strong understanding of: - High availability and resilience design - Network performance and capacity planning **Required Skills & Competencies** - **Expert‑level troubleshooting** and problem‑solving skills - Strong ability to explain complex technical topics to **non‑technical stakeholders** - Excellent documentation skills (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, runbooks) - Ability to balance **hands‑on engineering** with **strategic oversight** - Confident decision‑maker under pressure - Strong collaboration and leadership skills without direct line management ### **Experience & Qualifications** - 10+ years of experience in network engineering roles - 3+ years operating at a **senior / lead / principal** level - Relevant certifications (desirable, not mandatory): - CCNP / CCIE - Azure Network Engineer Associate - Equivalent vendor certifications ### **What Success Looks Like** - Network solutions are delivered **on time, on standard, and with minimal operational issues** - Projects benefit from **clear technical direction and reduced delivery risk** - Network platforms are **stable, secure, and scalable** - Architecture, security, and operations teams trust the quality of delivered solutions ## Benefits - Hybrid working model (office & remote flexibility) - Opportunity to work on Swiss-market healthcare and laboratory platforms with real clinical impact - International, collaborative, and regulated product environment - Competitive compensation and benefits - Long-term ownership of a strategic healthcare product ## Apply [Apply at Unilabs](https://apply.workable.com/unilabs/j/CAE971B66F/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)