Network Engineer V - DWDM

Please note - you must have valid working rights in Ireland and be able to prove same. There is no sponsorship available for this position. You must be based in Ireland, or be willing to relocate to be considered.

Are you an accomplished Optical Network Engineer ready to take on a high-impact role in a world-renowned tech organisation? Our client is seeking a seasoned professional to join their elite networking team for an 8-month onsite contract in the heart of Dublin.

You’ll play a pivotal role maintaining and evolving mission-critical IP infrastructure that supports operations on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build and rollout our global DWDM networks;
• Drive scaling designs to meet the demand of our customers;
• Create processes that help operate and build our optical network;
• Work closely with other Networking teams;
• Evaluate new products and drive commercial tender process;
• Ensure that the optical network adheres to the defined network standards;
• Review and implement changes on the optical systems;
• Drive operational excellence projects to drive improvements in our DWDM network quality and reliability;
• Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions day to day on our network.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technology related field or equivalent experience to a Bachelor's degree;
• Minimum of 7+ years industry experience;
• Experience with optical planning, modelling tools and rollout of large DWDM networks;
• Expertise IP networking fundamentals and IP protocols;
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with major DWDM platforms (Ciena, Infinera and Cisco);
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with major router platforms (Cisco and Juniper) including compatible supervisory and line cards for these platforms;
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with major internet routing protocols; specifically BGP and OSPF;
• Excellent network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills;
• Candidates should also have had significant past experience with, and expertise in many of the following protocols & technologies: DWDM, T1/DS1, DS3, SONET (OC3, OC48), 802.2/3, 802.1d VLANs/STP, IPv4 & IPv6, TCP (internals & flow control), BGP, OSPF, HSRP/GLBP, PIMv2, IGMP, LDP, TACACS, IPSEC & VPNs, netflow, DNS, HTTP;