DB Recruitment
Network Engineer
DB RecruitmentIreland1 day ago
Full-timeInformation Technology

Role Purpose

We are seeking a skilled Network Infrastructure Engineer with strong experience in Wide Area Networks (WAN) and cloud technologies. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to design, implement and support complex network and cloud environments. This role requires solid technical expertise, strong problem-solving ability and a strategic mindset to ensure optimal performance, reliability and security across infrastructure platforms.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and maintain WAN infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls and VPNs
  • Optimise network performance through capacity planning, traffic engineering and troubleshooting
  • Design, implement and manage cloud infrastructure across platforms such as Azure and AWS
  • Optimise cloud utilisation and cost efficiency
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using scripting tools
  • Collaborate with development teams to deploy and manage cloud-based applications
  • Monitor systems and troubleshoot performance issues
  • Participate in planning and design for new sites, expansions and infrastructure upgrades
  • Provide third-line technical support and resolve complex technology issues
  • Act as technical lead on infrastructure and transformation projects
  • Work with stakeholders to define requirements and design scalable solutions
  • Support standardisation and adoption of enterprise technology practices across multiple business units
  • Develop innovative approaches to recurring technical challenges
  • Focus on technology simplification, vendor management and cost optimisation
  • Maintain technical documentation, processes and knowledge bases
  • Contribute to IT governance, policies, procedures and compliance activities


Education & Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • Industry certifications are advantageous (e.g. Microsoft, Azure, Cisco, Project Management, Information Security)


Experience & Technical Background

  • Approximately 5+ years’ experience in infrastructure engineering or similar technical roles
  • Experience supporting enterprise-scale environments
  • Strong background in cloud platforms, networking, firewalls and infrastructure technologies
  • Experience with Azure Active Directory, M365, SQL and modern cloud environments
  • Experience leading or contributing to technical projects within corporate environments
  • Experience managing complex infrastructure integrations or technology transformation initiatives
  • Familiarity with ITIL practices and ISO-aligned IT standards
  • Solid understanding of project management principles
  • Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Key Skills

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