Network Engineer - Hybrid - Ref: 09102514-NWE

Information Providers Ltd /IP; Longford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Information Providers Ltd is seeking a Network Engineer to join a fast-paced, high-tech environment in Ireland. The role focuses on backbone and cloud infrastructure across data centers, with opportunities to work with global teams.

You will implement automation with Ansible and Python, manage routing and Linux systems, and support on-call duties. A mindset of continuous learning and open-source tooling is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating large networks across multiple data centers.
• Knowledge of network automation with Ansible and Python.
• Familiarity with AWX, Cisco IOS-XR, Juniper and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate the network backbone and cloud infra across data centers.
• Collaborate with Shared Verification Cloud teams and Linux admins.
• Work with Network Engineers and IP Specialists on projects.
• Create monitoring, logging and proactive issue responses.
• Collaborate with local and global teams on initiatives.
• Lead exciting, challenging network projects.

Skills

Network engineering

Automation scripting

Cloud networking

Multi-data-center support

Linux administration

Tools

Ansible

Python

AWX

Git

Kubernetes

Cisco IOS-XR

Juniper

Observium

SNMP

Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS/RHEL)

OpenStack

VMware

Job description

IP (Information Providers Ltd), is an Information Technology Managed Services Outsourcing and IT Contract Staff Resource Augmentation consultancy. The company was established in 1998 and has corporate clients based primarily in the Greater Dublin and Midlands areas. Our IT Managed Services Outsourcing business is designed to allow us to design, control, operate, and fully handle and manage specific IT functions or clients' entire Information Systems (IS). This includes Software Development, DevOps, IT Operations, IT Maintenance, and Support. This provides our clients the opportunity to focus on their own core business competencies, reduce their IT costs, and improve IT efficiencies.

Separately, IP's IT Staff Augmentation business provides long-term contract staff on fixed-term contracts for large multinational companies. Clients find it challenging to recruit specialised IT staff. Costs of recruiting, retaining, and benefits for staff is very significant. Training alone costs an average of €2000 per year, per employee. Integrating new employees to the point of being productive takes over six months. We provide talented staff on demand. We encompass a huge range of the latest leading-edge IT skills; Cybersecurity, Compliance, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics & Science, Networking, AI, Machine Learning, project management, Software Engineers, DevOps, Systems Engineers, etc.

This Role

We currently have an excellent opportunity for Network Engineers. It is a really interesting role in a leading-edge high-tech fast-paced environment, with training and development of staff a key benefit.

We invest in your life and career. If you are interested in advancing your career, IP offers a complete and competitive package of benefits that demonstrates how much we care for employees and their families through every stage of life.

Tomorrow’s strongest companies are those that have both the skill sets and agility to navigate the constant state of rapid change in business and technology. We believe the best way to ensure these qualities is by hiring very competent skill sets with a desire to advance careers and technical solutions.

Job Duties:

• Operate the network backbone and infrastructure for cloud environments across various data centers
• Collaborate with various teams within the Shared Verification Cloud, including operations, service delivery, solutions architects, and Shared Verification Cloud users.
• Work alongside other Network Engineers, IP Specialists, and Linux sysadmins.
• Create meaningful monitoring, logging, alerting, and proactive responses to issues.
• Collaborate with top-tier local and global teams
• Influence and lead exciting, challenging projects

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Network automation using Ansible and Python development.
• Experience in operating large networks across multiple data centers.
• Knowledge in AWX or Red Hat Automation Platform.
• Experience with various network brands, including Cisco (particularly Cisco IOS-XR) and Juniper.
• Familiarity with Extreme SLX Switches and EFA.
• Good understanding of routing and network protocols, including BGP, OSPF, HSRP, VRRP, and BFD.
• Experience collaborating online with team members from different countries.
• Highly self-driven and motivated.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in Linux system administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat).
• Good understanding of monitoring tools such as Observium, SNMP, or similar.
• Knowledge of how to design network architectures.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving network issues.
• Basic knowledge of HP, DELL, and HDS hardware.
• Ability to solve problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Commitment to continuously seeking new ways to improve system performance.
• Dedicated to maintaining strong customer relations and exceeding customer expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate directly with stakeholders and customers.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate on-call duties.
• A continuous learning habit and a thirst for open-source technology.
• Familiar with Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Deployment tooling
• Experience with open source and proprietary cloud and virtualization technologies (VMWare, OpenStack, Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.)

Other Employment Benefits:

We reward performance and hard work with best-in-class compensation: