Network Engineer

eir business talent is currently seeking applicants for Network Engineer for our client based in Cork
 
Network Engineer

Location: Cork-based / Hybrid
Duration:  Fixed-term contract – 12+ months contract – highly extendable
 
Your responsibilities:

• Able to perform self-sustaining tasks and work with little to no oversight
• Configuring and troubleshooting Switches like Cisco Nexus 9K,7K,5K and 2K, Stack switches.
• Configuring, troubleshooting, and handling EIGRP and BGP routing protocols
• Able to work independently and efficiently on Cisco Wireless LAN controllers and access points.
• Standardizing the access rules across the environment and implement best practices in the firewalls.
• Facilitate network and security device refresh with a focus on capacity, manageability, and security of new and existing security infrastructure
• Handle shipping and logistics requirements at local sites
• Communicate with users when needed
• Maintain complete technical documentation
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability

 
Your Profile
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Good knowledge on handling Cisco, Nexus and Brocade networking devices
• Good understanding of Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
• Good understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 concepts
• Good understanding of OSPF and BGP
• Experience in Cisco wireless LAN controller management and wireless issue troubleshooting.
• Understanding of the end-to-end traffic flow for network applications
• Solid understanding of network operating systems (JUNOS, Cisco IOS)
• Sharp troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational and mentoring skills

 
Good to have:

• Network design and architecture knowledge
• Knowledge in automation of the network tasks.

 
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Good knowledge on handling Cisco, Nexus and Brocade networking devices
• Good understanding of Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
• Good understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 concepts
• Good understanding of OSPF and BGP
• Experience in Cisco wireless LAN controller management and wireless issue troubleshooting.
• Understanding of the end-to-end traffic flow for network applications
• Solid understanding of network operating systems (JUNOS, Cisco IOS)
• Sharp troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently

 
Candidates should hold appropriate RTWs for Ireland i.e. Stamp1G Spousal, Stamp 4, Irish/British/EU passport. 
 
For more information please apply here or contact [email protected]    Contact: 0858564199  
 
Ref: EET8052


Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.
  
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