Overview
Senior Network Technician role at SWARCO. This position will be the technical face of SWARCO to customers across Ireland, developing their network architecture and communication resilience. You will travel from site to site for fault-finding, maintenance, and optimisation of network operations.
Responsibilities
* Install, configure, and commission networking equipment such as switches, routers, antennas, and media converters.
* Provide Level 2 support for in-house IT infrastructure (Windows Server, Microsoft 365, networking, printers, etc.).
* Design and maintain robust, scalable industrial networks including Fibre Optics backbone, wireless point-to-point links, and IoT device networks; optimise network performance.
* Assist with backups, patching, and basic cybersecurity controls.
* Travel across Ireland to engage with customers and support network operations on-site.
Profile / What we are looking for
* Proven experience designing and maintaining industrial or enterprise-grade networks.
* Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, VPNs).
* Proficiency configuring switches, routers, firewalls (Cisco, OTN, Hirshman, AMG or similar) and wireless (PtP/LoS) network technologies.
* Desirable: experience with IoT protocols (especially MQTT, Modbus).
* Desirable: knowledge of SNMP-based monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix).
Benefits
* Fully expensed company vehicle
* Company mobile phone
* PPE provided
* 25 days holiday rising to 28 days (plus bank holidays) with length of service; option to buy additional days
* Birthday leave
* Sick pay after qualifying period
* Employee discount portal
* Generous employer pension contributions
* Employee assistance programme
* Life assurance
How to apply
Please apply by submitting your details through the online process. Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and SWARCO reserves the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date.
We require candidates to have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Agencies: if recruitment agency involvement is required, we will contact agencies on our preferred supplier list. Do not submit unsolicited CVs to partners or employees.
SWARCO Ireland Ltd • Essmore House • 4 Kylemore Business Park • Kylemore Way • Dublin 8 • DO8 EWP2 Ireland
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