Data Centre Network Engineer
Data Centre Network Engineer
Location: Dublin,
Contract Type: 11 month
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Network Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team supporting large-scale network deployment and infrastructure projects in Dublin.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in large-scale network environments, particularly within hyperscale, cloud, telecommunications or data centre infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy and support large-scale backbone, edge, data centre, campus and CDN infrastructure.
- Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP and SDN.
- Develop technical implementation documentation including MOPs, BOMs, EDPs, SOWs and Rack Face Elevations (RFEs).
- Coordinate network deployments, equipment deliveries and site activities.
- Support equipment provisioning and production turn-up.
- Troubleshoot network, hardware, server and automation issues.
- Work with Linux or Windows server environments and technologies including DNS, DHCP, ZTP and HTTP.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations and field teams to deliver projects successfully.
- Complete post-deployment checks, documentation and operational handovers.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and deployment efficiency.
Requirements
- 5–7 years' experience in network engineering or a similar infrastructure role.
- Strong experience with large-scale network deployments.
- Good knowledge of IP routing and switching.
- Practical experience with BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP/IP and SDN.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across networking, systems and automation.
- Experience coordinating technical projects and multiple stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Linux or Windows server environments.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.
Desirable Experience
Experience within hyperscale, cloud, telecommunications, data centre, AI infrastructure or large-scale technology environments would be highly advantageous.
What’s on Offer?
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact network infrastructure.
- Exposure to complex backbone and edge networking environments.
- End-to-end involvement in network deployment projects.
- Collaborative and technically challenging working environment.
- Temporary contract opportunity with potential flexibility around remote working for candidates based in Ireland.