Junior Network Engineer

Stelfox is partnering with an international BP provider who is gradually building an IT technology hub from Galway.

The company service global tier 1 enterprise clients who rely on their contact centre solutions as well as other outsourced functions for day-to-day operations via multiple delivery locations.

As an international player, the company build & run multiple datacentres and interconnected networks and general IT infrastructure that operate a 24x7x365 global contact centre solution.

For this new team in Galway, we are looking to recruit a Junior Network Engineer to support the infrastructure team in Galway from a hands-on operational sense, giving this person the opportunity to get exposed to enterprise networks in a live production environment.

As a Junior Network Engineer, you will have:

• Strong foundational knowledge in networking fundamentals: Routing, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, port security etc.
• Basic familiarity with firewalls (Fortinet preferred), switches (Cisco, HP/Aruba, or Ubiquiti), and Wi-Fi management
• Exposure to network monitoring, patching, and configuration backup tools
• Willing to handle cable tracing, port patching, basic site surveys, and physical troubleshooting
• Excellent documentation and verbal communication skills

Bonus points, if you have exposure to the following:

• Fortinet CLI or FortiManager
• Exposure to SD-WAN or Zero-trust network access models.
• Any certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Fortinet NSE

If you are early in your IT networking career, this could be a great opportunity to join an expanding team in Galway, work closely with an experienced Senior Network Engineer and exposure to Live enterprise networks from a operational, security, monitoring and troubleshooting perspective to expand your skills.

Note - this position is located in Galway, on a hybrid working model.