Senior Network Architect

Reference: 8426_1785839463

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

  • 8+ 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.

GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

€90,000.00 - €100,000.00
Per annum
EUR90000 - EUR100000 per annum + excellent benefits, bonus
Added 04/08/2026
Reference: 8426_1785839463

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