About the job

We seek a skilled Level 2 Network Engineer with strong Aruba Networking solutions expertise to join our team, supporting and maintaining LAN, WLAN, and network access control (NAC) infrastructure at a client site in Dublin. This role involves resolving network issues, collaborating with Level 3 engineers on implementations, and ensuring optimal network performance and security.

This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, addressing complex network challenges and delivering impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Network Maintenance and Support:

• Monitor and maintain LAN and WLAN infrastructure, including switches, routers, access points, and NAC.
• Perform regular network performance assessments and optimisations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues to minimise downtime.

On-site Physical Work:

• Cabling: Inspect, install, and maintain network cabling for connectivity and performance.
• Racking and Stacking: Install and organise network equipment in racks with proper cable management.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct regular checks and upkeep of network hardware.
• Coordination: Work with client IT and third-party vendors to integrate and maintain systems, such as servers and security appliances.

Network Implementation:

• Assist in deploying LAN, WLAN, and NAC solutions as per client requirements.
• Support Level 3 engineers in configuring and installing network hardware and software.
• Ensure configurations align with industry standards and best practices.
• Facilitate planned maintenance and change management processes.

Security Management:

• Implement and maintain network security measures, including NAC solutions.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments.
• Respond to and mitigate security incidents.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Generate regular performance, incident, and change reports.
• Provide root cause analyses for major network issues.

Customer Support:

• Offer technical support and guidance to the client’s IT team.
• Conduct training sessions on network usage and best practices.
• Collaborate with the client to identify and deliver tailored network solutions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering.
• Proficiency with Aruba Networking hardware and software solutions.
• Relevant Aruba Networking certifications (e.g., ACMA, ACCP, ACCX, AWMP, ACMP) are highly desirable.
• Experience with network monitoring tools.
• Safe Pass and manual handling certifications (preferred).

Working Conditions

• Full-time onsite role at the client location.
• Standard working hours: 09:00–17:30 (37.5 hours per week).
• Primary location: Dublin 8, with occasional visits to additional client sites in Dublin.
• May involve occasional after-hours work for maintenance or upgrades.
• Requires the ability to lift and move network equipment when necessary.

Job Type: Fixed term

Contract length: 9-18 months

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Sick pay