Network Engineer II

Astreya; Ireland; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya in Ireland is seeking a Network Engineer II to manage internal and external orders for the network, ensuring accuracy and independence. You will install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPN endpoints, and work across edge, backbone, data center, POP, and CDN infrastructure, collaborating with ISPs and vendors.

The role requires a BS degree and 2-5 years of related experience, strong knowledge of routing, DNS, email, AD, and virtualization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of related networking experience.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, server OS, AD, firewalls, DNS, and VPNs.
• Experience with virtual machines and service applications.
• Ability to build internal/external relationships and apply procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPN endpoints.
• Perform network maintenance/upgrades (daytime or occasionally evenings/weekends).
• Troubleshoot network issues and outages.
• Support edge, backbone, DC, POP and CDN infrastructure.
• Coordinate with ISP/vendors on hardware/software issues and fixes.
• Handle traffic and queries from ISPs/Partners.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Server OS & Active Directory

Firewalls & VPNs

DNS & Email systems

Virtual Machines

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

2-5 years related experience

Tools

Content Delivery Networks

Internet Peering

ISP Coordination

Job description

What this Job Entails:

The Network Engineer II is a focal point for all internal and external orders required to maintain the network. This position requires the ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to details.

Scope:

• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Works on problems of moderate scope
• Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Install, configure and maintain various network hosts and services like routers, switches, firewalls, VPN endpoints
• Perform network maintenances/upgrades (often during normal working hours, but sometimes during the evening or weekend)
• Troubleshooting network issues and outages
• Participate in global production and corporate network including edge, backbone, datacenter, POP, and content delivery network (CDN) infrastructure
• Handle multiple vendor switch on various servers in dealing with hardware/software issues
• Handle traffic, and any queries raised by ISP/Partners
• Provide support for any incidents such as input errors, CRC, RMA etc.
• Work directly with ISP/Vendors on fixing any issues related to network
• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Have a full understanding of routing, switching, server operating systems, active directory, firewalls, wireless controllers, DNS, email, virtual machines and software applications
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Familiarity with content delivery networks and internet peering strategies
• Understanding of server hardware technologies relative to content delivery performance and capacity

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
• Must be able to use a computer
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively
• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Salary Range

50,640.00 - 63,300.00 EUR (Annual) Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.