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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.

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