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Innovate

Level 2 Network Engineer

Innovate
Ireland · Contract · Entry

We are seeking an experienced Cisco Network Engineer to join our team on a 6-month contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a mix of project and service-related tasks, contributing to the development of our offering for our clients.

The Role

As a Cisco Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of network solutions for our clients. You will bring expertise in Cisco technologies (up to CCNP level). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network planning, troubleshooting, and security.

This role may be extended, month-by-month, or may become a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, and implement Cisco-based network solutions for enterprise clients.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, including escalations from the service team.
  • Optimize LAN/WAN performance, ensuring reliability and security.
  • Work with Cisco Meraki, routers, switches, firewalls, and other network infrastructure components.
  • Maintain up-to-date network documentation, configurations, and standards.
  • Implement network security measures and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3-4+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
  • Strong expertise in Cisco technologies (routers, switches, firewalls, IOS, NX-OS).
  • Solid knowledge of IP routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IP Multicast).
  • Proficiency in LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN technologies.
  • Experience in network security, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
  • Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, or CNMA) are highly desirable.
  • Experience with Linux, Asterisk, VoIP, and virtualization platforms is beneficial.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
  • High attention to detail and a customer-oriented mindset.

This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge Cisco technologies and contribute to a high-impact project while benefiting from the flexibility of a remote contract position.

Interested candidates should apply now with their updated CV and availability.

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Posted
May 24, 2025
Type
Contract
Level
Entry
Location
Gorey
Company
Innovate

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Information Technology

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