27 Network Engineering Manager jobs in Ireland

Network Engineering - Manager

About Citco

Since the 1940s Citco has provided specialist financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinationals and private clients worldwide. With over 10,000 employees in 45 countries we pioneer innovative solutions that meet our clients' evolving needs, and deliver exceptional service.

Our continuous investment in learning means our people are among the best in the industry. And our corporate social responsibility programs provide meaningful and fulfilling work in the community.

A career at Citco isn't just a job – it's an opportunity to excel in an environment that genuinely supports your personal and professional development.

About the Role:

The Network Engineering Managerd is a role with strong focus and experience on both traditional on-prem networking and Cloud networking, as well as SDWAN. This role requires the candidate to be comfortable leading a team of network administrators/engineers, located around the globe, with a strong focus on Operations and Support. The candidate will need strong budgetary skills and be competent in talking to all levels of the organisation.

This position is part of the Network Team and reports to the SVP of Infrastructure Services – Network. This role interacts closely with IT architects, engineering groups, system admins, application support, and development groups worldwide.

Job Duties in Brief

The main responsibilities of this position are:

• Oversee routine maintenance activities, like patching of network devices, software upgrades, tech refreshes.
• Maintain a high level of customer service to our clients (internal and external).
• Responsible for proactive and reactive monitoring of the global Citco network, including WAN and LAN at the datacentres and at the remote offices worldwide and our cloud networks.
• Strive towards operational excellence, continuous improvement, process stream-lining.
• Possess strong traditional networking and cloud networking experience and understanding.
• Show strong understanding of network security concepts and practices.
• Escalation point for complex troubleshooting. Recognized across the organization for his/her/their expertise and sought as a resource for resolution of unique or complex problems.
• Contribute and review the team's processes, policies, configuration standards, etc.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code practices with focus on Networking.
• Build cloud infrastructure topology and environments, by means of automation (AWS Cloud Formation, Azure ARM templates, pipelines, etc).
• Strong familiarity with SDWAN.
• Elevate the skills of the Network Team in the area of cloud networking.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the activities of the Network Operations Team to align priorities with the needs of the business.
• Level 2 and level 3 support of the network infrastructure.
• Monitor the performance of the on-prem and cloud network infrastructure, and strive to resolve issues before they impact users.
• Capacity management and capacity planning for the network infrastructure.
• Manage Priority One problems to closure.
• Mentor the rest of the team to elevate their technical and soft skills and impulse their professional growth.
• Ongoing and annual appraisal of subordinate staff.
• Present budget requirements at year end and justify capital and operational expenditure.
• Show excellent decision-making skills that are business and client centric.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Travel potentially up to several times per year
• Abide by established processes, procedures and policies.
• Maintain the on-call rotation calendar and participate in the on-call rotation.
• Keep informed on new developments and products in our technology area and recommend implementation of new solutions as appropriate.

About You

• The successful candidate is an experienced and energetic contributor, with the ability to build customer relationships, while driving alignment and strategy in the Network IT group. You can impact both day-to-day service delivery and long-term structural group alignment and strategy definition. Mature communicator, with the ability to effectively convey information of a technical nature to non-technical audiences.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Must haves - Strong knowledge and extensive hands-on experience in the following areas and technologies

• Traditional enterprise networking (Cisco switches and routers, Meraki switches, Nexus switches, etc).

• SDWAN technologies – Vmware Velocloud.
• Azure, AWS, Google GCP, Oracle OCI cloud fundamentals, with emphasis on networking.
• Experience automating and scripting the management and operations of network infrastructure with tools such as Terraform Ansible, GitHub, JFrog or Network specific automation tools.
• Scripting and programming skills (json, yaml, python, powershell, bash shell, DOS batch, perl, etc).
• Palo Alto firewalls and their administration from Panorama.
• F5 BigIP load balancers.
• Network monitoring systems (Cacti, Solarwinds, MRTG, etc).
• At least 15 years of experience in networking.
• At least 5 years network management experience.

• Analysis of packet captures (with Wireshark, etc) and flows using Netflow collectors (Solarwinds).

• Education

• Bachelor's degree or technical qualification prevalent to the position.

• Desired skills and expertise

• Solarwinds experience

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and training
• Deep knowledge and experience, not only on the networking technologies, but also on other areas of the infrastructure stack, like compute, storage, middleware, VDI, applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills and an ability to engage audiences
• Ability to build relationships and work well across functions
• Experience in a collaborative team environment, accepting workload and responsibilities
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and have strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and oversee multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates a strong customer orientation, and strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Demonstrates cross-functional expertise and the ability to thrive in a highly complex environment
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives, document results, design final solution and implementation.
  Keep informed on new technologies and products in the networking areas and recommend implementation of new solutions as appropriate.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding role in an award-winning global business.
• Opportunities for personal and professional career development.
• Great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for educational support.
• Be part of an industry leading global team, renowned for excellence.

Remuneration:

A highly competitive salary package will be awarded the successful candidate.

Confidentiality Assured.

The Company
Cubic³ provides advanced software-defined vehicle solutions to over 200 countries. Our intelligent connectivity empowers leading automotive, agriculture, and transportation OEMs to deliver innovative, compliant in-vehicle experiences tailored to local market needs.

We foster a culture of empowerment, responsibility, and leadership at all levels. Whether you're an individual contributor or aspiring leader, we value results-driven, empathetic, and visionary individuals who champion our values and culture.

The Role
We are seeking a technically strong and motivated
Core Network Engineering Team Lead
to support the development and maintenance of our global telecoms core network. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with a small team of engineers and contributing directly to technical delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is a leadership role with a strong focus on people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day management for a small team of telecoms engineers
• Oversee the delivery, Level 3 operations, and maintenance of the global telecoms core network
• Collaborate with engineers to set goals and ensure alignment with team and company objectives
• Help prioritise and manage team workload using Kanban methodologies
• Validate third-party solutions and vendor performance for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Contribute to the design and implementation of geo-redundant connectivity solutions

Requirements

• Strong telecoms engineering background with leadership experience
• Proven experience in people management, including leading and developing high-performing engineering teams
• Familiarity with core telecoms components: HSS, PGW, STP, DRA, PCRF, GMSC, SMSC
• Experience in core network design and implementation
• NOC experience preferred
• Proven track record in working with small teams
• Proficient in Kanban or similar agile methodologies
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Adaptable, proactive, and committed to high-quality service delivery

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 2 company days
• Health Insurance
• Pension Contribution
• ESOP
• Tax saver scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Sports and social activities
• Great annual office outings (Summer BBQ, Christmas party, charity runs)
• Bits & Bobs days (Half day every quarter to get your Bits & Bobs done)
• Learning and Development Opportunities

Cubic Telecom is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Company

Cubic³ provides advanced software-defined vehicle solutions to over 200 countries. Our intelligent connectivity empowers leading automotive, agriculture, and transportation OEMs to deliver innovative, compliant in-vehicle experiences tailored to local market needs.

We foster a culture of empowerment, responsibility, and leadership at all levels. Whether you're an individual contributor or aspiring leader, we value results-driven, empathetic, and visionary individuals who champion our values and culture.

The Role

We are seeking a technically strong and motivated Core Network Engineering Team Lead to support the development and maintenance of our global telecoms core network. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with a small team of engineers and contributing directly to technical delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is a leadership role with a strong focus on people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day management for a small team of telecoms engineers.
• Oversee the delivery, Level 3 operations, and maintenance of the global telecoms core network.
• Collaborate with engineers to set goals and ensure alignment with team and company objectives.
• Help prioritise and manage team workload using Kanban methodologies.
• Validate third-party solutions and vendor performance for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of geo-redundant connectivity solutions.

• Strong telecoms engineering background with leadership experience.
• Proven experience in people management, including leading and developing high-performing engineering teams.
• Familiarity with core telecoms components: HSS, PGW, STP, DRA, PCRF, GMSC, SMSC.
• Experience in core network design and implementation.
• NOC experience preferred.
• Proven track record in working with small teams.
• Proficient in Kanban or similar agile methodologies.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Adaptable, proactive, and committed to high-quality service delivery.

• 25 days annual leave + 2 company days
• Health Insurance
• Pension Contribution
• ESOP
• Tax saver scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Sports and social activities
• Great annual office outings (Summer BBQ, Christmas party, charity runs)
• Bits & Bobs days (Half day every quarter to get your Bits & Bobs done)
• Learning and Development Opportunities

Cubic Telecom is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a
Critical Infrastructure Network Engineering Manager.
Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a
Critical Infrastructure Network Engineering Manager
you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. Your responsibilities will be to oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of the network infrastructure for the organization. You will also be responsible for managing a team of network engineers, ensuring that they have the necessary skills, tools, and resources to perform their tasks efficiently and effectively. You will also be involved in planning and implementing network security policies and procedures, as well as troubleshooting and resolving any network issues that may arise. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, develop deep business acumen, drive business impact, and improve network service availability. With a flexible workplace, you can work from home partially or fully and/or come to the office/lab on an as needed basis.

As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action

Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
People Management and Support

• Promote open information exchange, resolve intra- and inter-team issues, manage conflicts, remove barriers for agile priority shifts, and engage all stakeholders to meet mutual objectives and represent the organization effectively

Network Design and Implementation

• Perform technical analysis and lead the design architecture of network plans for the enterprise, analyzing network & security requirements of the business and architects' solutions that include highly available and resilient designs.
• Own and drive technical roadmap and strategy, through effective collaboration with architects, engineers, and senior leaders.

Maintaining and Operating Networks

• Monitor network system state in compliance with current capacity plan guidelines, and network services budgets, including reviewing invoices from service providers for usage, errors, and inconsistencies, and adjusting where feasible.
• Maintain standards and best practices for network toolset environments with a focus on Fault Management and Capacity/Performance Monitoring tools.

Project Management

• Lead and manage network engineering projects from inception to completion using Agile methodologies and DevOps-based tools, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Oversee sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and manage timelines and budgets, ensuring effective collaboration and communication within the team.

Other

• Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation

• OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation.

• OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
• OR Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Background Check Requirements
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• 11+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation

• OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 8+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation

• OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 6+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation

• OR Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation.

• 1+ year(s) experience delivering network designs into production and experience with live site accountability for a network.

• 5+ years' experience with network authentication systems such as TACACS+ (Cisco ISE, Duo) Possession of Industry certifications within the network Engineering CCNP or CCIE Route & Switch and work with industrial control systems.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Job Title:
Network Security Engineer (Cisco ISE)

Location:
Dublin (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)

Job Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:
€60,000 – €5,000 + Standard Benefits

Overview:

A leading organisation in Dublin is seeking an experienced
Network Security Engineer
to join its infrastructure team on a
permanent, full-time basis
. This position offers a
hybrid working model
, with three days onsite and two remote, and provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to work with enterprise-grade network security technologies in a dynamic environment.

Role Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of secure network infrastructure, with a strong focus on
Cisco ISE
,
wireless technologies
, and
routing & switching
. This is a hands-on technical role that will suit someone with a solid background in Cisco networking and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, manage, and maintain
  Cisco ISE
  for network access control and policy enforcement.
• Support and optimise
  wireless networking
  infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Maintain and troubleshoot
  routing and switching
  infrastructure (Cisco-based).
• Monitor network performance and security, responding to incidents and implementing improvements.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure secure, reliable connectivity across the organisation.
• Document configurations, changes, and processes in line with IT standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a network engineering or network security role.
• Strong hands-on experience with
  Cisco ISE
  (design, deployment, and management).
• Solid understanding of
  wireless networks
  , including configuration and performance tuning.
• Proficient in
  routing and switching
  protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP).
• Familiar with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, or equivalent) are advantageous.

Offer & Benefits:

• Salary:
  ,000 – €6 00, depending on experience
• Standard benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and annual leave
• Hybrid working model
  : 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with modern network technologies

Network & Security Engineer (Level 2)

About Your New Employer

• Innovative and forward-thinking company
  : Join a team that is at the forefront of cybersecurity and network engineering.
• Collaborative environment
  : Work with a dynamic team that values innovation and professional growth.
• Cutting-edge projects
  : Be part of exciting projects that involve the latest in network security and SOC operations.

About Your New Job

• Support & Operations
  : Provide Level 2 support for networking and security incidents, monitor and manage firewall and SASE environments, perform proactive maintenance, and escalate to Level 3 or vendor support when required.
• SOC & Security Monitoring
  : Monitor SIEM dashboards, perform initial triage, containment, and escalation of security incidents, assist in threat hunting, log analysis, and vulnerability management, and document incidents.
• Project Participation
  : Support implementation and migration projects, assist in firewall upgrades, VPN rollouts, and SD-WAN/SASE deployments, and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Collaboration
  : Work closely with the SOC, senior engineers, and project managers, and contribute to a knowledge-sharing environment and continuous improvement.

What Skills You Need

• Essential
  :
• 2-4 years' experience in network/security engineering or SOC environments.
• Working knowledge of firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, SonicWall).
• Experience with SASE or SD-WAN solutions (Cato, Versa preferred).
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.).
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills for networking (routing, switching, VPNs).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to follow incident response processes.
• Desirable
  :
• Experience working in an MSP or enterprise SOC environment.
• Exposure to endpoint security, EDR, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Certifications such as NSE4, PCNSA/PCNSE, Security+, CCNA Security, or SOC analyst certs (e.g., Blue Team Level 1/2).
• Knowledge of cloud security (Azure, AWS).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits package
  : Attractive compensation and benefits.
• Professional development
  : Career development with a path toward Level 3/senior engineering roles, training and certification support.
• Hybrid working
  : Base in Limerick with hybrid working options.
• Innovative environment
  : Exposure to enterprise security projects and technologies.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button or call me, Michael on If the job isn't quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a Network & Security Architect position within a leading Irish technology consultancy. You'll work directly alongside the Technical Director, shaping high-impact network and security solutions for a diverse range of enterprise customers.

The role has come about due to an internal promotion - meaning you'll be joining a high-performing team where progression is both achievable and encouraged. If you're an experienced Network Engineer or Consultant looking to take ownership of end-to-end design, pre-sales and implementation leadership, this is your next move.

You'll join a business that has established partnerships with the industry's leading vendors and is investing heavily in next-generation technologies such as CATO SD-WAN, Versa, Azure Cloud Networking, and SOC/SIEM integrations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead customer-facing architecture sessions to capture requirements and translate them into robust, scalable designs.

• Own solution design for LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and Security projects.

• Work across pre-sales and delivery to ensure seamless execution.

• Guide junior team members and act as the escalation point for complex designs.

• Collaborate with the Technical Director to drive strategic vendor relationships and shape technical direction.

• Oversee implementations and ensure successful project outcomes.

• Contribute to proposals, HLDs, and SOWs for customer projects.

Skills / Must Have:

• Strong experience in Cisco and Palo Alto environments.

• Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies — CATO or Versa preferred.

• Hands-on with Aruba Wi-Fi and Switching.

• Exposure to Azure Cloud Networking.

• Experience with SOC/SIEM platforms.

• Proven track record in solution design, pre-sales, and customer engagement.

• Confident presenting solutions and guiding customers through technical strategy.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based progression.

• Vendor training and certification support.

• Pension and healthcare package.

• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

• Leadership exposure working directly with the Technical Director.

Salary:

€85,000 – €90,000 per annum

Location:

Based in Dublin or Limerick – 3 days a week in the office

Network Security Engineer - Dublin

I am excited to be working with one of Europe's leading companies who are looking to fill a number of critical Network Security Engineers to work from their state of the art Dublin offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and secure Cisco Routers, Switches, Networking Devices, and Security Appliances.
• Configure, support, and troubleshoot Firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS solutions across complex networking environments.
• Design and implement secure network architectures using Cisco Secure Access, Edge Network Security, Threat Control, and Secure Mobility solutions.
• Deploy and manage Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and implement 802.1X secure network access policies.
• Monitor and maintain network access security using Cisco ISE appliances.
• Implement advanced Cisco security solutions to mitigate external threats and protect connected devices.
• Provide operational support for identity management and network access control systems.
• Identify and resolve issues within Cisco network security appliances and Cisco IOS Software devices.
• Configure Cisco perimeter edge security solutions, including Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Manage and maintain the security of Cisco switches, routers, and ASA firewalls.
• Implement and troubleshoot remote-access and site-to-site VPN solutions using Cisco ASA and Cisco IOS routers.
• Deploy Cisco ASA Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), Web Security, Email Security, and Cloud Web Security solutions.
• Troubleshoot Network Access Control, Web Authentication, and Guest Access configurations.
• Apply strong understanding of Cisco ISE Fundamentals, Advanced Access Control, and Endpoint Access Control.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in Network Security, particularly within Cisco Network environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Umbrella, Stealthwatch, WSA, ESA, AMP for Network and Endpoint, ASA, NGFW, Firepower NGIPS, Cloudlock CASB, AnyConnect, ACI Security, Threat Control, TrustSec, and DNA.
• Additional experience with any of the following is an advantage: Cisco Data Center Nexus, Cloud Security, Cisco ASA/PIX, Cisco Secure ACS, Cisco ACI, Cisco IronPort, Checkpoint FW-1/NG, Juniper Netscreen/SRX, Bluecoat, and Fortinet security hardware/software products.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Full driving license and access to own vehicle
  (required).

This is a phenomenal time to join my client as they expand their Network team. Get in touch ASAP and do not miss this amazing opportunity

Desired Skills and Experience
Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer- Dublin
€70-90k with benefits

**Please note that this role will be based in Dublin Ireland. Applicants applying must be eligible to work and open to relocate**

We have an exclusive requirement for a Network Security specialist with one of our long-standing clients in Dublin Ireland offering a very flexible hybrid schedule.

The Network Security Engineer will be joining the Design & Engineering team. You will be the 10th member of a highly skilled group of security engineers, working across complex customer environments, delivering implementations, migrations, and escalations.

This is a hands-on technical role that will require you to have expertise in Check Point firewalls focusing on project delivery, advanced troubleshooting and collaboration with peers.

What You'll Do

• Implement, configure, and manage Check Point firewalls and security solutions.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support for complex issues.
• Assist in customer projects, including migrations (Fortinet to Check Point).
• Support solution design when required.
• Collaborate with peers, knowledge share, and contribute to a strong team culture.

What You Will Have

• Strong hands-on experience with Check Point firewalls.
• Check Point certifications ideally CCSE

• Deep technical troubleshooting skills:

• Command line and policy installation troubleshooting.

• TCP dump and packet analysis.

• SMS server knowledge.

• Experience with cluster/firewall replacement projects.

• Broader exposure to Aruba, Cisco, or Fortinet is a plus.