Overview
Our client, a leading public sector organisation, is seeking a
Job Details -
Duration: 3 Years (Day Rate Contract)
Location: Dublin City Centre
Must have Full Driving Licence.
Overview
Our client, a leading public sector organisation, is seeking a Level 2 Network Engineer to join their Dublin City Centre office on a 3-year day rate contract. This role involves providing hands-on support and management of Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Unified Communications, and Wireless Technologies across multiple sites in Ireland.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale, mission-critical network infrastructure, ensuring network stability, security, and performance across a distributed enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Network Operations & Support
* Manage and support Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN) across approximately 130 sites.
* Configure and troubleshoot Alcatel, Cisco, and other network switches and routers.
* Support and maintain network security policies and ensure compliance with best practices.
* Work with multiple third-party WAN providers to ensure service continuity.
* Provide hands-on network troubleshooting, including VPN technologies and SD-WAN solutions.
* Wireless Network & Unified Communications Support
* Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise wireless networks (802.11xxx standards).
* Administer HP Aruba wireless solutions, including ClearPass and Airwave.
* Provide support for cloud-based Unified Communications systems (8x8 or similar).
* Network Monitoring & Performance Management
* Use Omnivista, Zabbix, Wireshark, and FortiManager for network performance monitoring.
* Proactively monitor and resolve network incidents to prevent downtime.
* Respond to Level 2 and priority Helpdesk tickets and track all issues using a ticketing system.
* Data Centre & Infrastructure Management
* Maintain and manage data centre and comms room infrastructure.
* Ensure cabling standards are maintained across multiple locations.
* Manage environmental controls including UPS, air conditioning, and IoT sensors for monitoring.
Key Requirements
Experience & Technical Knowledge
* Minimum 4 years' experience in a similar Level 2 Network Engineer role.
* Strong working knowledge of LAN/WAN environments including switching and routing protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP).
* Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN or other SD-WAN technologies.
* Hands-on experience with VPN configuration and troubleshooting.
Security & Compliance
* Strong focus on network security, ensuring industry best practices are followed.
Tools & Monitoring Expertise
* Experience using Omnivista, Wireshark, Zabbix, or similar network monitoring tools.
* Knowledge of Aruba Wireless Controllers, Aruba ClearPass, and Airwave.
Soft Skills & Problem-Solving
* Ability to work independently, especially in high-pressure outage situations.
* Strong communication skills, working across teams to support critical network operations.
* Ability to manage multiple vendors and third-party service providers effectively.
Qualifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory)
* Relevant IT networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS, Fortinet NSE).
Skills
Networking Cisco LAN WAN Network Administration
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
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