Network Engineer

Job title: Network Engineer (Mergers & Acquisitions team)

Job Location: Baldonnell Lower, Dublin 22, Ireland

Mode of hire: Contract 1 year with rolling (Citizen only)

Mode of work: Work from Office

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Implementation: Design and deploy new network solutions (LAN/WAN, VPNs, wireless, cloud networking, SDWAN/MPLS) and/or improve the efficiency of existing networks. (Including building of detailed/accurate bill of materials for design components).
• Configuration and Maintenance: Install, configure, and support network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, proxy servers, and WAPs.
• Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor network performance, conduct data analysis, troubleshoot outages and complex connectivity issues, and schedule upgrades and patches to maximize uptime.
• Security Management: Some previous experience with network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and access controls, preferred.
• Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain detailed documentation, diagrams, and configuration logs, and ensure all network operations comply with security standards and best practices.
• Collaboration and Support: Provide technical support to staff, liaise with vendors and service providers, and collaborate with other IT teams (security, systems, application) on various projects.
• Capacity Planning: Perform capacity management and planning to ensure the network infrastructure can scale with the organization's growth.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven hands-on network engineering / administration experience, 15+ years
• Certifications (Desired):
• Cisco: CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE
• General: CompTIA Network+ or Security+
• Cloud: Cloud certifications beneficial (CCSK and/or an AWS certification)

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, MPLS, IPsec).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade equipment from vendors like Cisco, Aruba, and Palo Alto.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds).
• Knowledge of cloud networking and virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools/languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is increasingly beneficial.
• Ability to follow precise company standards in design and configuration of new networks.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders and also to clearly communicate with people with varying skills in English.
• Time management and project management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent attention to small details, both technical and logistical and differences between all global locations.
• Ability to work globally, sensitively and across many cultures and countries.