Job details: Our client, a leading public sector organisation, is seeking a Level 2 Network Engineer to join their Dublin City Centre office on a long term contract. This role involves providing hands-on support and management of Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN) 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. The Role: Oversee and support a large, complex WAN environment serviced by multiple providers and spanning numerous locations across Ireland. Manage and work with a diverse range of network vendors and technologies, including FortiGate SD-WAN firewalls, Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitches, and Aruba WiFi solutions. Support a variety of connectivity types across the network, such as MPLS, eFibre, DSL, MSA, 4G/5G, and satellite links. Maintain and optimise SD-WAN deployments across many sites, primarily leveraging Fortinet technology Required: 2+ years working experience managing and supporting Network environments. Hands-on experience in setting up and supporting Network infrastructure. Hands-on experience in setting up or managing Wireless networks. Working knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols such as TCP/IP DNS/DHCP Layer2 Switching Layer3 Routing Knowledge of OSPF and BGP. OSI Model NAC (Network Access Control) Ability to support Wireless Technologies Working knowledge of Fortinet (or other) SD WAN technologies Working knowledge of Aruba Clearpass, Controllers and Airwave Knowledge of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitches (Or Cisco, HP) Experience with VPN technologies and how they impact various applications. Experience with other cloud based VC applications. Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience of managing network monitoring and troubleshooting applications and tools such as Wireshark, OPManager, SFLOW/Netflow Experience in dealing with multiple 3rd party WAN providers Proven ability to work on their own in an outage situation Support experience to users of all levels in busy helpdesk environment. Hands-on experience in managing and working in computer rooms. This includes cabling and racks. Understanding of environmental issues such as air conditioning, UPS, water leak detection Certifications such as CCNA are a distinctive advantage Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and project coordination skills Proactive problem-solving and self-learning mind-set Ability to work independently and in teams Flexibility to travel will be required across Ireland. Full driving license and access to vehicle. Responsibilities: Project Delivery, Documentation and Reporting Understand the goals of collaborate effectively with internal teams Plan, coordinate and track project tasks proactively Contribute to project reviews with team Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of network diagrams, configurations, and procedures. Update the inventory management system Network Maintenance and Support Monitor and maintain LAN, WAN and WLAN infrastructure, including switches, routers, access points, SD-WAN Firewalls and NAC. Troubleshoot and resolve network issues to minimise downtime. On-site Physical Work: Cabling: Inspect, install, and maintain network cabling for connectivity and performance. Racking and Stacking: Install and organise network equipment in racks with proper cable management. Network Implementation: Assist in deploying LAN, WLAN, and NAC solutions as required. Support Level 3/4 engineers in configuring and installing network hardware and software as required Facilitate planned maintenance and change management processes. Support Offer technical support and guidance to the clients users and help desk Respond to Level 2 and priority helpdesk tickets as required Record, Update, Track issues/requests and correspondence in Helpdesk ticketing system Skills: Network Administration Network Support DNS/DHCP Switching Wireless Technologies