Network Engineer

Morgan McKinley · Recruitment agency
Contract•Platform / Infrastructure•Dublin, Ireland
Apply Now

  • Job Title: Network Engineer

  • Location: Dublin - Fully Onsite

  • Employment Type: 12 month contract

**Job Description **

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our client's technical team on a 12-month fully onsite contract in Dublin. This role focuses on the design, deployment, and optimisation of global **

DWDM networks**, and will involve working at the forefront of high-scale networking infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and rollout of optical networks while collaborating with global networking teams and driving operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy scalable DWDM network solutions to support global demand.

  • Define and implement operational processes to support optical network build and maintenance.

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional networking teams to ensure alignment and performance.

  • Evaluate new hardware and tools; lead commercial tenders and vendor assessments.

  • Ensure all optical infrastructure aligns with defined technical and operational standards.

  • Review, validate, and implement changes within optical systems.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and reliability of the DWDM network.

  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues, developing innovative solutions in real-time.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a technology-related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

  • A minimum of 3+ years' industry experience in networking.

  • Experience using optical network modelling and planning tools.

  • Strong background in IP networking fundamentals and protocols.

  • Experience troubleshooting DWDM/Optical systems

  • Strong hands-on experience with major router platforms (Cisco, Juniper), including supervisory and line cards.

  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and a solid grasp of network performance analysis.

Familiarity with a wide range of networking technologies and protocols including:
T1/DS1, DS3, SONET (OC3, OC48), VLANs/STP (802.1d), IPv4/IPv6, TCP, HSRP, GLBP, PIMv2, IGMP, LDP, TACACS, IPSEC, VPNs, NetFlow, DNS, HTTP.

Apply NowApply before: August 2, 2026