Network Engineer

Abbott

Dublin

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan with Excellent Employers

Life Assurance

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Job summary

Abbott in Ireland is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and support our global manufacturing network. You will ensure secure, reliable connectivity across sites and enable critical manufacturing operations with enterprise LAN/WLAN solutions.

You will lead network projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with Cybersecurity to enforce standards and segmentation. Strong hands-on experience with Cisco switching/routing, Cisco wireless, firewalls, TCP/IP, and network

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field.
5+ years of experience supporting enterprise-scale network environments.
Hands-on experience with Cisco Switching and Routing.
Cisco Wireless technologies.
Enterprise Firewalls (Palo Alto or Check Point).
TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
Network Security principles and best practices.
Experience supporting manufacturing or OT environments is desirable.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong customer-focused mindset with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support large-scale enterprise LAN, WLAN, and network infrastructure solutions.
Provide technical leadership for manufacturing network projects, refresh initiatives, and site expansions.
Support day-to-day operational activities and troubleshoot complex network issues across manufacturing environments.
Drive improvements in network performance, reliability, availability, and security.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to understand operational requirements and deliver effective network solutions.
Partner with Cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with security standards and segmentation initiatives.
Create and maintain technical documentation, network designs, and implementation plans.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to business stakeholders and project teams.
Contribute to network automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cisco Switching

Cisco Routing

Cisco Wireless

Enterprise Firewalls

TCP/IP

Network Security

OT Networking

Communication

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Telecom

Tools

Cisco ISE

Cisco Catalyst

Splunk

Ansible

Job description

We are seeking a Network Engineer to support and enhance our global manufacturing network environment. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale network solutions across manufacturing sites, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing connectivity that enables critical business operations.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in network switching , strong knowledge of network security , excellent communication skills, and a positive, collaborative approach to working with stakeholders across technical and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support large-scale enterprise LAN, WLAN, and network infrastructure solutions.
Provide technical leadership for manufacturing network projects, refresh initiatives, and site expansions.
Support day-to-day operational activities and troubleshoot complex network issues across manufacturing environments.
Drive improvements in network performance, reliability, availability, and security.
Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to understand operational requirements and deliver effective network solutions.
Partner with Cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with security standards, vulnerability management, and network segmentation initiatives.
Create and maintain technical documentation, network designs, and implementation plans.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to business stakeholders and project teams.
Contribute to network automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience supporting enterprise-scale network environments.
Strong hands-on experience with:
- Cisco Switching and Routing
- Cisco Wireless technologies
- Enterprise Firewalls (Palo Alto or Check Point)
- TCP/IP networking fundamentals
- Network Security principles and best practices
Experience supporting manufacturing or operational technology (OT) environments is highly desirable.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong customer-focused mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Positive attitude, collaborative approach, and willingness to support business-critical manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certifications.
Experience with Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center, F5, Splunk, ServiceNow, NetBrain, LogicMonitor, Ansible, or Python.
Experience with Network Segmentation, Access Control, and Network AIOps.
Experience working in regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, or manufacturing.

What Success Looks Like

Acts as a subject matter expert in enterprise networking and switching technologies.
Builds strong relationships with manufacturing and business stakeholders.
Delivers secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions.
Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Communicates effectively and collaborates successfully within global teams.

What We Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay and structure Bonus , as well as benefits such as