Senior Network Development consultant
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.
Senior Network Development consultant
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