Overview
Our client based in City West Dublin are currently on the lookout for a Network Engineer to join our growing team. This role is open to both junior and mid-level professionals, with responsibilities and scope of work tailored to experience.
The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in networking principles, hands-on experience with Cisco or Juniper technologies, and a recognized industry certification (CCNA or Juniper).
You will play a key role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our network infrastructure, with opportunities to grow and take on more complex projects as your skills develop.
Responsibilities
* Install, configure, and maintain network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
* Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure reliable connectivity.
* Assist with or lead (depending on level) network upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.
* Support daily network operations, incident response, and escalation as needed.
* Collaborate with senior engineers and other teams to maintain secure and optimized networks.
* Create and update technical documentation, diagrams, and procedures.
* Contribute to capacity planning, disaster recovery, and security compliance efforts.
* Mentor and share knowledge within the team (for mid-level).
Requirements
Must Have:
* Cisco CCNA or Juniper certification (JNCIA/JNCIS).
* Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs.
* Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Experience Levels:
* Junior Level (2 years): Hands-on experience in networking/IT support, with eagerness to learn and grow.
* Mid-Level (3–5 years): Proven experience managing enterprise networks, strong knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), switching technologies (STP, VLAN, trunking), and network security concepts (ACLs, NAT, VPNs, firewalls).
Preferred (Nice to Have):
* Additional certifications: CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent.
* Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
* Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Python).
* Knowledge of SD-WAN solutions.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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