201 Network Infrastructure jobs in Ireland

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NRS15005

Management/Admin/ICT

Grade VII 0582

HSE

External

This job is in the HSE.

National services and schemes

• Offaly
• Limerick
• Dublin

The National Ambulance Service Technology, Data and Business Analytics Team is a national service under the Planning & Infrastructure Directorate, which has offices in Limerick, Tallaght, and Offaly.

There is currently one permanent and whole-time post available based in the National Ambulance Service, Rivers Building, Tallaght, Dublin D24 XNP2.

The Service Manager is open to engagement with the successful candidate as regards the expected level of on-site attendance at above base, in the context of the requirements of this national role and the HSE's Blended Working Policy Blended working - HSE Staff.

The post holder will be required as part of this role to attend meetings throughout the HSE.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Network & Infrastructure Analyst within the National Ambulance Service from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

National

• Permanent Part-time
• Permanent Wholetime
• Specified Purpose Part-time
• Specified Purpose Wholetime

Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information as well the Application Form. All of these documents are located at the bottom of this advertisement. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification before completing your application form. Full details on this campaign plus the answers to many queries such as: "Am I eligible to apply?" "Where are the posts", "If I apply what happens next?" are available in the document Additional Campaign Information NRS15005 for this recruitment campaign. We strongly recommend that you read the information in this document carefully before making an application. Take time to read through the various sections, which take you through the process from beginning to end.

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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.

At Apple, we rely on our employees diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives to champion innovation through extraordinary ideas to surprise and delight our customers. These ideas can come from anywhere. Will that next phenomenal idea come from you? The Enterprise Network Operations team keeps Apple's thousands of staff across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa connected to our cloud-based resources, the Internet and, most importantly, to one another. We have a world class network that employs the very latest technologies to provide seamless connectivity.

Description

You will join a team that supports Apple's network, both in a reactive way, responding quickly to unplanned events, as well as in a proactive way, making planned changes that will prevent potential issues from occurring. Under the guidance of your mentors, your growth will be directed and you will work on problems of increasing complexity as your own knowledge builds. Before you know it, you could be the mentor for the next generation of network engineers While this position requires an aptitude in a relevant discipline, e.g. computer science, mathematics or engineering, above all we value teamwork and collaboration. Our team is spread around the globe, so you will interact with many nationalities and cultures - this diversity is one of our key strengths and makes for an exceptionally open, welcoming and friendly work environment. We will want you to draw on your strong interpersonal skills and benefit from the dynamic nature of Apple's environment. If you enjoy close collaboration, open and active discussion, and following through on the details, we think you'll love being part of our team This is a six-month internship starting in early 2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Students pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Insatiable curiosity about how the Internet - and other - networks work.
• A commitment to deep learning.
• Currently enrolled in a degree-granting program pursuing a Bachelors Honours or Masters degree program in computer science, computer engineering, or related fields with equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

An interest in how AI can be used to solve real world problems whose scale defies traditional solutions will be a strong advantage.

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management, leading multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience managing technical programs for core infrastructure and capacity planning initiatives.
• Experience communicating technical strategies and plans to various business stakeholders.
• Experience developing business processes within a global network planning organization.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with project management methodologies and tools, with an emphasis on managing projects through different lifecycle stages.
• Understanding of financial implications of network changes and expansions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changes in a changing network operations and planning environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to evaluate network requirements, identify potential issues, and develop effective solutions.

About the job
A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. That's why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you'll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You'll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers. The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google's products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

Responsibilities

• Establish, contribute to, and track key business metrics focused on the efficiency and throughput of the new planning queues, such as processing time and SLA adherence.
• Contribute to setting team expectations and drive priority analysis, aligning with Network Supply Plan objectives to streamline and improve the network planning process.
• Provide technical expertise in network planning functions and contribute to programs aimed at efficiency, accuracy, and automation, with a focus on the tools and processes.
• Liaise with partner teams to identify and resolve obstacles and ambiguities in the new processes and automation workflows.
• Contribute to the Core and Campus NetPlanning functions, focusing on the transition from the legacy Change Request process to a request-driven, queue-based system for WAN Core, Campus, and L1 Plans of Record.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .

Technical Infrastructure Analyst

Overview

The Technology Services & Operations Team provide end user support and is responsible for the Network & infrastructure, DR and Business continuity and out of hours support.

In this role you are responsible for the delivery, support and maintenance of the IT infrastructure environments, which include Production, Business Continuity and Data Centre with a focus on Network, VDI Infrastructure and Exchange infrastructure.

You will also be involved in the delivery of infrastructure projects, changes and improvements and support the existing infrastructure and enterprise systems environment.

1. Assist with the monitoring, maintenance, upgrade & support of the SMT IT infrastructure
2. A point of escalation for the helpdesk and to act as the 3rd line ICT specialist.
3. Responsible for the day-to-day management of key delivery partners and vendors

The ideal person will have strong Network Admin background, strong Microsoft server o/s and desktop support, MS Teams admin experience, service delivery, project management implementing upgrades, migrations of infrastructure environment and qualifications in Microsoft, ITIL and/or project management.

Technical knowledge

1. Networking e.g TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Routers, switches and V-LANs & maintaining both cloud based and on-prem IT Infrastructure
2. Citrix Full Desktop & Applications Mgmt & VMware design, implementation and support
3. Backup Strategy & Disaster Recovery
4. Data Centre Management / Migrations
5. ITIL certification, Prince/PMP certification, MCSE/MCSA, VCP-DCV 2020 , CCNA, CompTIA is of benefit

If interested, please contact Fergal Keys at The Panel

(LAMP & Container) Infrastructure Engineer

We are a leading digital commerce platform delivering exceptional uptime exceeding 99.95% while serving 10 million page views daily. We are dedicated to providing seamless and reliable experiences for our global customer base. As we evolve, we aim to transition from a traditional high-availability LAMP stack to a containerized infrastructure to enhance scalability, efficiency, and performance.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled
Infrastructure Engineer
to join our international team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in migrating our existing high-availability LAMP stack to a containerized environment. You will collaborate with teams across our range of products to standardize approaches and tooling, ensuring consistency and optimization throughout our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the migration of our LAMP stack to a containerized platform.
• Manage high-availability infrastructure to maintain >99.95% uptime.
• Implement and maintain container-based orchestration tools
• Engage with third parties to conduct penetration testing and implement security best practices to safeguard our infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to standardize tools, processes, and best practices.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system reliability and security.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline operations and deployments.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and integrate new technologies as appropriate.

Experience:

• Proven experience in high-availability VM management.
• Hands-on experience with container technologies and migration processes.
• Strong background in LAMP stack environments

Skills:

• Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Helm.
• Experience with SSH and managing systems running on AlmaLinux.
• Knowledge of penetration testing and security best practices.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms and iPaaS (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work within an international team.

Preferred:

• Scaling LAMP based applications
• Experience in migration from VMs to container environments
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Azure certifications

Summary
Description
*Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled
Infrastructure Engineer
to join our
Technology Operations group
in Dublin. This is a
hands-on engineering
role with strong elements of
operational engagement and technical ownership *
.

The successful candidate will provide expertise across
Google Cloud Platform (GCP), VM Infrastructure, Terraform, Kubernetes, and configuration management tools (Ansible or equivalent)
, while helping to define and drive Infrastructure standards, resilience, and reliability.

The role spans
build, run and operations
of our cloud & vm environment, supporting the full lifecycle from infrastructure-as-code through to day-to-day operations, on-call, and continuous improvement initiatives.

*Key Responsibilities
1. Cloud Infrastructure Engineering *

• implement, and operate GCP infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) and Kubernetes (GKE / container orchestration).
• Own infrastructure configuration management (Ansible or equivalent).
• Ensure security, scalability, and high availability across infrastructure platforms.
• Support cloud cost optimisation and capacity planning.

*2. Operations & On-Call *

• Participate in the on-call rotation, providing tier-3/4 support for critical infrastructure services.
• Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis for infrastructure and cloud issues.
• Drive automation of monitoring, alerting, and remediation workflows.

*3. Technical Governance & Standards *

• Define, document, and enforce minimum technical standards across the Infrastructure, VM & Cloud landscape.
• Establish / Implement "Ready for Service" and service acceptance criteria for all new projects.
• Enhance / Implement existing processes for vulnerability management, patching, and change control.

*4. Delivery & Process Improvement *

• Partner with cross functional teams to align delivery models (Kanban for BAU, Agile for projects).
• Jira governance for Infrastructure projects — workflow / agile methodology
• Produce technical assessments / documentation upholding standards and providing recommendations for management.

*5. Cross-Team Collaboration *

• Act as a technical point of contact for Infrastructure teams.
• Provide ownership in workshops, technical design reviews, and operational readiness sessions.
• Support knowledge sharing, mentoring, and technical upskilling within the team.

*Core Deliverables *

• VM & Cloud Provisioning

• Build and manage GCP compute instances, storage, and networking using Terraform.

• Harden / Patch / Maintain VM images for Linux and Windows workloads.

• Implement monitoring, logging, and backup policies for VM fleets.

• Kubernetes Operations

• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters (GKE).

• Configure namespaces, RBAC, ingress controllers, and service mesh as required.
• Build and deploy containerised workloads; manage scaling, upgrades, and patching.

• Troubleshoot pod, node, and networking issues in production clusters.

• Configuration Management (Ansible)

• Write and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for VM and cluster configuration.

• Automate patching, security hardening, and system updates.

• Standardise environment builds and enforce consistency across dev/test/prod.

• Monitoring & Reliability

• Implement and tune alerting rules (Stackdriver/Prometheus/Grafana).

• Perform root cause analysis for incidents and feed improvements back into IaC.

• Create runbooks and playbooks for common operational scenarios.

• On-Call & Incident Response

• Participate in on-call rotation for infrastructure and cloud services.

• Lead troubleshooting during critical incidents and restore service quickly.

• Document incident findings and implement automation/preventative fixes.

• Day-to-Day Ops

• Track and remediate vulnerabilities, including OS/kernel upgrades.

• Optimise resource usage and costs through tuning and automation.

*Required Skills & Experience
Technical Expertise *

• 5+ years' experience as an Infrastructure Engineer, SRE, or Cloud Engineer in enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) / AWS
• Strong skills in VM workloads, Terraform (IaC) and Kubernetes (GKE or equivalent).
• Hands-on with Ansible (or equivalent configuration management).
• Broad knowledge of networking, databases, Linux systems, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Experience with monitoring, observability, and incident response tooling.

*Delivery & Process *

• Demonstrated success implementing Kanban and Agile delivery within Infra/Cloud Ops an advantage
• Ability to document and enforce technical standards.
• Proven track record of improving operational performance and cross-team delivery.

*Soft Skills *

• Strong communicator — able to influence both technical engineers and senior stakeholders.
• Organised and pragmatic, with strong ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative style — balances governance with delivery speed.

*Preferred Qualifications *

• GCP Professional Cloud Architect or equivalent certification or equivalent hands on Experience.
• Experience in regulated environments (PCI-DSS, ISO, SOC2, etc.) an advantage
• DevOps / SRE hands on experience

*Engagement Details *

• Location: Dublin (Hybrid – typically 2 days in office / 3 days remote).
• Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
• Working Model: Hands-on engineering
• On-Call: Participation in rota with additional allowance.

Position:
Infrastructure Support Engineer Level 3 (Azure focus)

Type:
4 month Day-rate contract (strong scope for extension)

Location:
Dublin/Hybrid

Please note, you must be based in Ireland with the relevant visa to be considered for this role.

We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer (Level 3) to manage, support, and optimize our clients IT operations and project delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong technical support (level 3) and Azure Active directory (Entra ID) experience, along with being comfortable working with cloud and on-premise environments.

Key responsibility:

• Manage and maintain Microsoft Azure environment

Key functions of the role:

• Oversee and maintain both Microsoft Azure and on-premise infrastructure, ensuring stability and optimal performance.
• Deliver Level 3 technical support for escalated issues and guide the service desk team in problem resolution.
• Lead or assist in infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, deployments, and patch management.
• Implement and monitor security controls, manage assets, and maintain accurate infrastructure documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve systems, enhance automation, and ensure compliance with organisational standards

Experience Required:

• Strong experience in infrastructure engineering or systems administration, preferably across hybrid cloud environments
• Excellent experience in Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Azure Active Directory, and virtualised systems
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues, manage patching and security hardening, and monitor systems effectively
• Familiarity with asset management, development/test environments, and infrastructure lifecycle processes
• Great communication, documentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

Please apply with your CV in the strictest of confidence. All applications must have valid working rights in Ireland and be able to prove same.