Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Cork, Ireland (Onsite 5 days per week)

Contract until December 2026 + extensions

We are currently supporting a global organisation with a requirement for a Network Engineer to join their team on a long-term contract based in Cork.

This is a hands-on role within a large-scale campus environment where you will play a key role in maintaining network stability, supporting live operations, and delivering infrastructure improvements across a business-critical site.

If you enjoy working close to the business, taking ownership of network performance, and being involved in both operational support and project delivery, this is an excellent opportunity.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day performance, resilience and stability of the network environment, while also supporting ongoing projects and technology upgrades.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and supporting the network across a large campus site
• Managing incidents and ensuring minimal downtime to business operations
• Supporting network changes, deployments and upgrades
• Writing and executing test scripts following network changes
• Contributing to network expansion and lifecycle upgrade projects
• Collaborating with IT teams, vendors and business stakeholders
• Communicating effectively on network issues and project delivery

Required Experience

• Proven experience in Network Engineering or Network Operations (3+ years)
• Strong hands-on experience within enterprise network environments
• Experience supporting live environments with a focus on uptime and resilience
• Broad knowledge across networking, infrastructure and security technologies
• Experience managing changes and supporting deployments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills

• Cisco networking experience (CCNA or equivalent)
• Experience working within manufacturing, pharma or large campus environments
• Exposure to infrastructure lifecycle projects and network upgrades
• Understanding of IT governance, change control and security processes

This is a long-term opportunity offering stability, a strong delivery environment, and the chance to work on a large, business-critical site with a mix of operational and project-based work.

Apply now for immediate consideration.