Senior Network Development consultant

Reference: 223421_1787838464

Network Engineer (CCNP Level) | Contract | Cork

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a high-performing technology team responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale network infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled networking professional with strong expertise in routing, switching, wireless technologies, and network automation to contribute to critical infrastructure initiatives within a complex enterprise environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work with modern networking technologies while helping shape the future of network automation, operational excellence, and infrastructure reliability.

Location : Cork

Contract : 6+ months

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Deploy and support Wireless Access Points and Wireless Controllers.
  • Design and support Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking solutions across campus and data center environments.
  • Develop and implement network automation solutions to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Automate routine operational tasks using scripting and orchestration tools.
  • Monitor, optimize, and enhance network performance, availability, and security.
  • Troubleshoot complex networking issues and perform detailed root cause analysis.
  • Support network integration, migration, and deployment projects.
  • Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
  • Participate in change management, incident response, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and engineering teams across multiple initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

Networking

  • CCNP-level networking knowledge and experience.
  • Strong expertise in:
    • VLANs
    • VRRP
    • MC-LAG
    • STP
    • VTP
    • PortChannel
    • OSPF
    • BGP
  • Proven experience designing and troubleshooting enterprise networks.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security principles.
  • Experience working with leading networking vendors, including:
    • Cisco
    • Dell
    • Arista
    • Juniper

Network Automation

  • Hands-on experience with network automation technologies.
  • Strong scripting skills using:
    • Python
    • Ansible
    • Similar automation frameworks
  • Experience utilizing REST APIs and network programmability concepts.

Additional Technical Expertise

We are particularly interested in candidates who can bridge traditional networking with modern engineering practices, including:

  • Software architecture principles
  • API contract design
  • Data schema governance
  • Prompt and specification engineering
  • Multi-agent workflow design
  • Automated testing and verification methodologies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in Network Engineering.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Proven ability to work in complex enterprise environments.

Why Apply?

  • Work with enterprise-scale network infrastructure.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge automation and AI-driven engineering practices.
  • Competitive daily rate.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled technical teams.
  • Contribute to strategic networking and infrastructure initiatives within a modern technology environment.

Apply today or email me at [email protected] and help build, automate, and optimize the next generation of enterprise network infrastructure.

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

€500.00 - €650.00
Per day
EUR500 - EUR650 per day
Added 27/08/2026
Reference: 223421_1787838464

Senior Network Development consultant

Cork, Cork, Republic of Ireland Contract IT Support & Infrastructure Remote

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