Senior Network Engineer
PFH Technology Group is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team.
Objective
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer (Level 3) to design, implement, maintain and support our clients growing network infrastructure.
Contract
Permanent
Location
Cork, hybrid with monthly site visits to Dublin required
Required Experience
Palto Alto, SonicWall, Cisco ISE
Requirement
Full Irish Driving Licence
Responsibilities
Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
Provide Level-3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team.
Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
Maintenance and support of Windows server systems, backups storage and Local Area Network technologies.
Maintenance and support of Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory.
Maintenance and support of client hardware, including roll-out of new clients, upgrades and hardware repairs including network printers.
Ensure all IT security policies of the company are always implemented and adhered to.
Review and updating of all IT process documentation.
Maintenance of database software.
Gathering requirements and translating business needs into business solutions including technical recommendations.
Being a key contact on site for all IT related queries.
Required Experience
Proven hands‑on network engineering experience (at least 4 years).
Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS).
Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model.
Hands‑on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools.
Experience with:
Windows 11
Server 2008 / 2012
Exchange 2010 / 2013
VMware
Active Directory
Networking
CISCO
Aruba
Sonic WALL
Education
Bachelor’s degree in technology or computer science.
CCNP or higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued).
PFH Technology, owned by Ricoh – a Japanese based global ICT company, is a premier provider of end‑to‑end ICT solutions and a managed services portfolio scaling from SMEs to large Enterprise organisations. We have unrivalled vendor relationships. We can procure, design, deploy and support all your ICT needs. Our ISO certified Custodian™ Cloud Services and Custodian™ Managed Services provide the technology and expertise to mitigate risk and reduce your costs immediately. We have a nationwide network of over 750 dedicated professionals, ready to meet your ICT needs, with offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at PFH. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, civil or family status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other legally protected status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities or access needs are provided with reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, to perform essential job functions, and to access the full benefits of employment. Please contact us if you require accommodation at any stage.
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