We seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join its network engineering function on a 12‑month contract basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, build, and operation of large‑scale optical and IP networks.
- PAYE Contract / 12 months
- On-site / Dublin
- Stamp 1G / Stamp 4 / EU Passport
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and scale global DWDM optical networks
- Develop and maintain processes for optical network operations
- Drive initiatives to improve network quality, resilience, and performance
- Evaluate new technologies and support commercial tender processes
- Ensure compliance with optical networking standards
- Review, plan, and implement changes across optical systems
- Provide advanced network analysis and troubleshooting support
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in Optical Network Operations or Support
- Proven experience delivering and operating large DWDM network rollouts
- Strong knowledge of optical planning and modelling tools
- Hands‑on experience with DWDM platforms including Ciena, Infinera, and Cisco
- Experience with Cisco and Juniper routing platforms
- Strong understanding of IP networking fundamentals and protocols
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Technical Expertise
- DWDM, T1/DS1, DS3, SONET (OC3, OC48)
- IPv4 and IPv6, TCP
- BGP, OSPF, HSRP and GLBP
- VLANs and STP, PIMv2, IGMP, LDP
- IPSEC, VPNs, TACACS, NetFlow, DNS, HTTP
This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, large‑scale network infrastructure within a highly technical environment.