Senior Network Engineer

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.; Sligo; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online furniture retailer in Sligo is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design and maintain network infrastructure. This role involves managing LAN/WAN solutions, collaborating with team members, and ensuring system performance in a global context. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and expertise in network security, routing protocols, and VPN technologies. Competitive perks include pension contributions and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Share options

Bonus

Private health and dental for family

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Option to work abroad for up to 3 months each year

Qualifications

• Expert-level understanding of network technologies including routers and switches.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and STP.
• Hands-on experience with VPN technologies and NAC solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls.
• Manage LAN, WAN, and VPN solutions while monitoring network performance.
• Collaborate with team to resolve internal network issues.

Skills

LAN/WAN technologies

Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, STP)

VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL)

Network Access Control (NAC)

Network security

Brocade

Juniper

Palo Alto

Citrix Netscaler

Linux systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Who We Are:

Bed Bath & Beyond is a leading online furniture and home furnishings retailer, headquartered in the USA, with an innovative Software Development base, in Sligo that build and support the e-commerce platforms for our global retail sites.

What We Do:

We innovate to deliver simple, fast, secure, and delightful experiences for our customers, partners, and teams. Our software engineering teams thrive in our positive, open, excellence driven and innovative culture. Our team members play a critical role in keeping that magic.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our Data Center and WAN network infrastructure. This role ensures the health, stability, and performance of critical systems supporting a global business. You will work as part of a collaborative team, providing technical leadership and hands‑on expertise across multiple network technologies.

What will you do:

• Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Manage LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions. Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement upgrades to ensure reliability.
• Execute code rollouts and proactively address alerts to prevent outages.
• Collaborate with Techdesk and Network Administrators to resolve internal issues and provide training.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to support a 24x7 business environment.

Skills required:

• Expert‑level understanding of LAN/WAN technologies, including configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and STP.
• Hands‑on experience with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL) and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
• Proficiency in network security, including firewalls and wireless technologies. Familiarity with Brocade, Juniper, Palo Alto, Citrix Netscaler, and Linux systems.
• Experience in network architecture, wireless technologies, and load balancing.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

What We Offer

• Pension contributions, share options, bonus, private health and dental for you and family, Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Hybrid working model
• Option to work abroad for up to 3 months each year

What We Value:

• Life/Work Balance
• Pride in Production
• Trust
• Challenge yourself, inspire others
• Success through diversity

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is our commitment to ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religion and membership of the Traveller community, (protected characteristics under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2011).