Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide expert-level support for the network infrastructure underpinning our data center-based services. This role demands a proactive approach to monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on network service levels, as well as resolving any issues or negative trends identified.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support for data center network infrastructure.
• Monitor, review, and report on network service levels regularly.
• Ensure network activities are completed within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with technical architects, project managers, and stakeholders to present suitable network solutions.
• Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery and network fail-over plans.
• Maintain operational acceptance criteria for network solutions.
• Monitor network components for availability, capacity, and performance 24x7.
• Ensure compliance with network and security policies.
• Document network solutions, including diagrams and support procedures.
• Foster collaborative relationships with team members, customers, and suppliers.
• Implement service improvements with a focus on automation and optimisation.
• Provide consultation on in-life customer solutions.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Minimum of CCNP with routing and switching or security certification.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Cisco and F5 equipment, including Cisco Nexus switches, ASA firewalls, and F5 LTM and DNS load balancers.
• experience in setting up firewall rules, dynamic routing, load balancing, and VPNs.
• Practical experience with ITIL processes in a 24x7 operations environment.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Good client and relationship management ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of service monitoring (Nagios, Cacti preferred) and configuration management (Puppet preferred).
• Ability to manage third-party vendors such as F5, Cisco, and Kemp.
• experience in hosting providers, MSPs, or regulated environments.
  
  

Why Work Here?

Join a large, well-established company offering vast exposure and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology. Enjoy a hybrid work environment that values communication and teamwork.

Work Environment

Onsite hybrid role requiring strong communication skills. Engage in customer-facing interactions, ensuring a dynamic and collaborative work setting.



Location



Dublin, Ireland

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited. Level 1, The Chase, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland. No. 909257. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

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