Data Networks and Telecoms Engineer | Grade VII

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy University Hospital in Cork seeks a Data Networks and Telecoms Engineer (Grade VII) for a permanent, full-time role. You will manage and secure the hospital's wired and wireless networks, VoIP systems and related telecoms, collaborating with ICT and external providers.

This position emphasizes network design, security monitoring, disaster recovery readiness, and thorough documentation, with a strong focus on patient care continuity and service quality.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing wired/wireless data networks.
• Knowledge of VoIP and telecoms within a healthcare setting.
• Experience with network security and monitoring.
• Ability to manage third-party telecoms and data network contracts.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Network design and implementation with third parties to design, configure and implement data networks.
• Telecommunications Systems: Manage telecoms contracts with providers to ensure service quality and value.
• Network Security: Implement and maintain network security measures and monitor for threats.
• System Optimization and Maintenance: Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize systems.
• Disaster Recovery and Redundancy: Develop disaster recovery plans to ensure network availability.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain documentation of network configurations and changes.
• Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with ICT teams, staff, and vendors to resolve issues.

Skills

Network design

Security monitoring

VoIP

Contract management

Job description

Data Networks and Telecoms Engineer | Grade VII

Mercy University Hospital

Location: On site / Cork City, Cork, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Administration
Annual Salary range:from € 60,613.00 to € 78,795.00

Data Networks and Telecoms Engineer-Grade VII

Permanent Contract, Full Time Hours.

The Data Networks and Telecoms Engineer is responsible for supporting the hospital’s data networks (Wired/Wireless) and telecommunications systems.

This role ensures seamless and secure communication within the hospital’s digital infrastructure, including wired and wireless networks, VoIP systems, and other communication technologies.

This role will require managing third party relationships in the provision of these services. Part of the role will be monitor the security of the data / telecoms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESINCLUDE

Network Design and Implementation:

• Working with third parties in the continuous improvements on the infrastructure, working to design, configure, and implement data networks, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.


• Collaborate with ICT team internally and HSE to create network solutions that support National/ Regional/ Local operations and patient care.


• Deploy and maintain wired and wireless networks across the hospital premises.

Telecommunications Systems:

• Manage the contract of Telecoms providers and Data Networks providers ensuring best of class service and value for money.


• Manage both Legacy/Voice over IP (VoIP) phone systems and ensure uninterrupted communication services.


• Integrate telecommunication systems with other hospital technologies for streamlined operations.


• Troubleshoot and resolve telecommunication-related issues promptly.

Network Security:

• Implement and maintain robust network security measures to protect against cyber threats and unauthorized access working with the ICT team in delivering this requirement.


• Conduct regular security audits and update security protocols.


• Monitor network traffic for unusual activities and respond to security incidents.

System Optimization and Maintenance:

• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimise system performance.


• Perform regular maintenance tasks, including software updates, hardware upgrades, and system patches.


• Collaborate with vendors for technical support and issue resolution.

Disaster Recovery and Redundancy:

• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure network availability during critical situations.


• Configure redundant systems and failover mechanisms to minimize downtime in case of network failures.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures.


• Enabling reporting of usage and performance of the network / telecom services


• Generate regular reports on network performance, usage, and security incidents.


• Provide insights and recommendations based on analytical reports.

Collaboration and Support:

• Collaborate with other ICT teams, hospital staff, and external vendors to resolve complex technical issues.


• Provide technical support to hospital staff, ensuring efficient use of network and telecommunication resources.


• Offer training sessions to hospital employees on network usage best practices and security protocols.

Full Job Spec is available on request.

Closing Date 1pm on Friday 18th September 2026.

MUH reserves the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.

Mercy University Hospital (MUH)

MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,800 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.

We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services.

Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand. We recently opened our Blarney Rehabilitation Unit, a post-acute care specialist rehabilitation unit with 50 beds in Blarney, County Cork.

We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.

From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team.

We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.