Senior Network Architect

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Rathfarnham; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists in Dublin is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design and evolve enterprise network platforms across a large-scale technology environment.

The role focuses on secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures to support ongoing digital transformation initiatives, with hybrid work arrangement (2 days per week) and collaboration with internal teams and partners.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in senior network engineering or architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in routing, switching, WAN technologies and MPLS.
• Experience designing complex, highly available network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain network architecture roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Design and implement secure, high-availability networks across on-premises, cloud and edge.
• Lead integration of network services across multiple technology domains.
• Provide governance and architectural leadership across network initiatives.

Skills

Routing & Switching

MPLS

Cloud networking

Automation

Network security

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Tools

Python

Ansible

NetBox

Job description

Job Title: Senior Network Architect

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid 2 days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Network Architect to join a team responsible for designing and evolving enterprise network platforms across a large-scale technology environment. This role will play a key part in delivering secure, resilient and scalable network architectures supporting ongoing digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain network architecture roadmaps aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Design and implement secure, high-availability network solutions across on-premises, cloud and edge environments.
• Lead the integration of network services and platforms across multiple technology domains.
• Provide technical governance and architectural leadership across network initiatives and operational services.
• Develop architecture standards, policies and best practices, with a focus on automation and standardisation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners and key stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Support resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on strategic networking decisions.

Required Experience

• 12+ years of experience in senior network engineering or network architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in routing, switching, WAN technologies and MPLS.
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex network architectures in highly available environments.
• Strong understanding of network security, vulnerability management and remediation practices.
• Experience within hybrid and cloud-connected networking environments.
• Familiarity with automation, operational standards and network governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills

• CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer Associate or similar certifications.
• Experience with SD-WAN, Zero Trust and modern security architectures.
• Knowledge of network automation tools such as Python, Ansible or NetBox.
• Exposure to Azure, AWS or multi-cloud networking environments.
• Understanding of container networking, Kubernetes and modern infrastructure platforms.
• Experience working within large, complex or highly regulated organisations.