Network Engineer

NetApp; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Cork is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to manage and stabilize their global network. The ideal candidate will have deep operational experience with Cisco technologies, Palo Alto firewalls, and tools like LogicMonitor and SolarWinds. This role requires exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong operational excellence mindset. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for continuous learning in network operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior Network Operations role.
• Proven skills in Cisco ISE for NAC.
• Experience managing Cisco Catalyst environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum service uptime and performance.
• Manage the operational processes for a global network.
• Act as SME for advanced toolset management.

Skills

Operational excellence mindset

Expertise in Cisco ISE

Hands-on experience with Palo Alto

Knowledge of Cisco Nexus switches

Experience with LogicMonitor

Troubleshooting skills for Cisco Catalyst

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE)

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Palo Alto firewalls

LogicMonitor

SolarWinds

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a senior‑level Network Engineer to join our Cork‑based team. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on the operationalization, management, and stability of our complex global network. You will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for executing critical operational processes and managing our advanced toolset to ensure maximum service uptime and performance. The ideal candidate is an operations‑focused professional with deep experience in managing technologies like Cisco ISE, Palo Alto, Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, and operational platforms like LogicMonitor and SolarWinds.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior Network Operations (L3/SME) role within a large‑scale, multi‑vendor enterprise.
• Strong, hands‑on operational experience in administering, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco ISE for Network Access Control (NAC).
• Deep, hands‑on experience managing and troubleshooting enterprise‑scale Cisco Catalyst switch environments, including OS upgrades and patching.
• Expert‑level, hands‑on operational management of Palo Alto firewalls and strong operational knowledge of the Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) platform.
• Daily, practical experience operating and managing LogicMonitor for monitoring and SolarWinds NCM for configuration management.
• Strong operational skills with Cisco Nexus switches (NX‑OS).
• Strong mindset for operational excellence, including rigorous Change Control Management and documentation.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent.
• Continuous professional development in network operations and security technologies.
• Training in operational platforms like LogicMonitor and SolarWinds.
• Advanced courses or certifications in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, OCI) are a plus.
• Participation in industry conferences and workshops.
• Additional training in SDWAN, Cisco ACI, and load balancers (F5/AVI) is desirable.