Network Engineer Cork Ireland, 5 days a week Onsite ( Contract Role)

My client is looking for an experienced IT Network Analyst to join their team. This position will involve supporting a stable network infrastructure environment, acting as escalation point for Field Services for Network IT issues in Cork, supporting critical incident resolution and interacting with Service Management Teams. This role requires high levels of communication and collaboration as the role works closely with internal IT groups such as architecture, Compute and Workplace Services (WPS), incident/change management teams & senior IT management. Engagement with technical/project teams, manufacturing operations and engineering teams will be required for IT network project delivery.

The Job:

• Assisting in the maintenance of the network environment, operational performance and stability across the Cork campus; ensuring resilience for the business; minimizing downtime and incidents.
• Ensures the Cork network infrastructure environment remains compliant with all global standards.
• Participates in and delivers Cork network and operations projects as required e.g. Technology Life-cycle management, network expansion and\or deployment of new technologies .
• The incumbent will be responsible for managing changes, supporting problem analysis and process improvements, along with enhancing and maintaining network infrastructure security and integrity.
• Communicates to relevant IT and Business stakeholders on network issues and project delivery.
• Vendor management is key in this role, with external support from several third-party vendors. An understanding of IT and its function to support manufacturing is required.

Have you:

• Strong history in Network IT Operations with 3+ years' experience
• Technical knowledge and integration experience is required across Network, Compute, Workplace Services & Security technologies.
• Degree/Masters in related area or relevant industry experience
• Previous experience collaborating, building relationships across multiple teams and vendor
• External certifications and qualifications required in these areas: Cisco Networking e.g. CCNA, CompTIA Network
• Desirable to have in depth knowledge of Pepsi processes, (e.g., change approvals, security assessments)
• Awareness of IT, business, and IT/OT governance strategies and wider PGCS priorities
• Project and integration experience on some/all the following: Cisco & Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Core/Access Switches/Routers, Cisco ISE, Wireless Access Points, Wireless LAN Controllers, RF Barcode Scanners and Manufacturing Printers, Service-Now, Change Control, Problem/Incident Management, Vendor Access Management

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