46 Network Member jobs in Ireland

**Summary:**
Meta's Edge & Network Service (ENS) team is actively looking for passionate people to help us tackle the unique set of challenges and opportunities we face, while contributing to our company mission of connecting the world. Our team is the execution arm of the Meta network team and is responsible for the deployment and support of all production networks (Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter) as well as our content delivery network (CDN) across the globe. This truly global team offers a unique career opportunity to work with all of the latest network technologies and talented engineers solving some of the most complex problems in the industry. This position is full-time and will be based in our Clonee datacenter.Our datacenter footprint is constantly growing to adapt to the vast amount of new services we provide to people. This results in a dramatic scaling challenge that our engineers face on a daily basis. Not only do we need to build and evolve the physical infrastructure that connects myriads of servers together, but also ensure that the network is running smoothly and meets strict performance goals. With the introduction of our own switching software (FBOSS) and our open networking hardware projects (Wedge, Wedge100 and Backpack) we have entered into a new era of unprecedented opportunities to re-think traditional networking and iterate quickly in an area that was previously very closed to innovation.
**Required Skills:**
Network Engineer, Deployment & Support Responsibilities:
1. Deployment, configuration, and management of all network infrastructure on our datacenter campus
2. Work with partner teams and vendors to manage day-to-day operations and reliability of the regional network
3. Schedule and perform maintenance including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of production networks
4. Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation and asset database for installed network gear
5. Establish and implement global best practices and contribute to the design of new scalable network solutions
6. Support the development, testing and integration of new hardware and software platforms into the network
7. Participate in an on-call rotation to support the regional network infrastructure 24x7
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
8. 6+ years of related work experience responsible for designing, deploying and operating large-scale networks
9. Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP)
10. Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS) and experience with IPv4 and IPv6
11. Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware
12. Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiberoptic cabling
13. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver against mission critical deadlines
14. Proven ability to work in fast-paced global team environments and solve problems with limited supervision. - Ability to lift/move 30-40 pounds on a daily basis
15. 10% of travel, up to 30% based on projects
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
16. Working knowledge of 40/100G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies
17. Experience with field-based work in Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Internet Exchanges, or Central Offices
18. Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices
19. Familiarity with the Linux based systems. - Experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)
20. Technical leadership capabilities and people management experience
**Industry:** Internet

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our global tech team in Dublin, Ireland.
The **Senior Network Engineer** will be part of a Global team working on key Technology Infrastructure projects aligned with Global Business strategy, within agreed parameters of time. As part of the Global Network team, you will be the technical lead for Core Networks, including Datacentre networking, DDI technologies, Cloud connectivity and Branch locations including HQ and rental locations. You will be responsible for Network architecture, design and implementation. This will include creating or updating design drawings, high-level designs, low-level designs and device configurations. Aligned with Enterprise Architecture standards and working with the Principal Network Architect, you will be working with existing and new Network technologies which add value to the Global Business and Global Technology strategy. You will ensure that service levels are maintained and continually improved, and problems with day-to-day delivery of services are minimized.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Responsible for developing the overall Network architecture and integration across core Network systems such as Cisco, Fortinet, AWS, InfoBlox, R53 to meet requirements of Technology and Business stakeholders. Consolidate and integrate the various Network systems in use into a cohesive strategy.
+ Responsible technical lead on Network technologies - Working closely with other Technology teams including Project Management Office for completion of regional and global projects; ensuring Network requirements are represented in infrastructure projects; Ensure Network meets standard configuration, performance and availability requirements, including matching to the Enterprise and Strategic architectures; working as part of the Global Technology team to deliver the appropriate system architecture and infrastructure solutions to meet agreed business requirements; working within schedules, time estimates, and project plans for all deliverables; tracking own involvement for project milestones, identify problem areas before they impact the project.
+ Responsible for Operational support and maintenance of the Hertz Network infrastructure including performing L3/4 troubleshooting as required; Working closely with Hertz NOC for global support concerns; contributing to RCA analysis for major incidents; Ensuring proper maintenance coverage for all network systems. Provide guidance and operational support documentation to NOC and L1/L2 teams
+ Responsible for ensuring the Network infrastructure is built securely. Ensure mechanisms in place to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
+ Take a DevOps-first approach to Network configuration. Identify automation opportunities and put plans in place to implement them.
+ Responsible for evaluating Network performance and capacity to ensure that the business needs are met. Maintain relationships with all relevant vendors. Ensure compliance with all technology and application standards, including all relevant regulatory corporate compliance (PCI, SOX, HIPPA, GLBA, etc.); maintaining a service management attitude, promoting best practice throughout the technology team; ensuring Service Level Commitments are met and improvement opportunities are highlighted.
+ Responsible for providing regular communication of progress as required to management and stakeholders; ensure self-development plans are followed and training attended, when scheduled; coach new members of staff to ensure IT/ business expectations are met on a consistent basis; promoting existing and emerging technologies, to provide input on guidelines and roadmaps for future IT infrastructure developments.
+ Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior team members as appropriate.
**What We're Looking For:**
**_Education:_**
+ Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Systems or related field
**_Experience & Skills_**
+ Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Network architecture and operations.
+ In-depth knowledge and experience in Networks, Routing and Firewalls, both on-premise and cloud hosted.
+ Working knowledge of cloud networking, particularly AWS cloud
+ Experience with routing/switching technologies (datacenters, wireless, wired, voice, video, convergence, security, remote access, load balancers, content filtering)
+ Experience of DNS as it pertains to enterprise networking and public domains
+ Experience of IPAM tools and processes
+ Experience of cloud-hosted Network and UC technologies
+ Experience in working on a diverse portfolio of projects.
+ Experience of working according to ITIL processes, e.g. Incident Management, Change Management.
+ Knowledge of scripting and DevOps tools as they pertain to Network configuration.
+ Knowledge / experience of third-party supplier / vendor management (network products, telecommunication services, cloud technologies and professional services).
+ Knowledge and experience of quality management principles and processes.
+ Knowledge in deploying, operating, and maintaining various network DDI tools and systems including InfoBlox, Route 53, Active Directory, BIND etc,
+ Experience in managing network management tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana
+ Excellent written and oral communications skills with demonstrated commitment to producing high quality documentation.
+ Ability to work well with others across many organizations including development, sales, marketing, finance, customer support, and field service.
+ Professional demeanour and strong work ethic.
+ Must be a Team Player.
+ Must be able to interface with all levels of management and teams within the Global IT COE.
+ Professional customer service focused attitude.
+ Ability to identify problems, make decisions, create solutions and take actions.
+ Highly self-motivated and directed with an attention to detail and strong customer service focus.
+ Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities to strict deadlines within a highly demanding technical environment.
+ Excellent Organisational skills
**Hertz is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland (Valid EU Passport / Relevant Visa).**
**What You'll Get:**
+ Corporate Discount for you, friends and family on standard Hertz Rental in Corporate countries.
+ Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
+ 22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service.
+ Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 5% company matched contribution.
+ Life Cover payable at 4 times base salary.
+ Tuition support plus access to compressive online learning platform
+ 10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours.
+ Income protection for long term illness
+ Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role.
+ Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes.
+ Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family
+ Onsite Occupational Health support
+ Discounted Microsoft at Home plan
+ Christmas savings scheme
+ Free parking

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our global tech team in Dublin, Ireland.
The **Senior Network Engineer** will be part of a Global team working on key Technology Infrastructure projects aligned with Global Business strategy, within agreed parameters of time. As part of the Global Network team, you will be the technical lead for Core Networks, including Datacentre networking, DDI technologies, Cloud connectivity and Branch locations including HQ and rental locations. You will be responsible for Network architecture, design and implementation. This will include creating or updating design drawings, high-level designs, low-level designs and device configurations. Aligned with Enterprise Architecture standards and working with the Principal Network Architect, you will be working with existing and new Network technologies which add value to the Global Business and Global Technology strategy. You will ensure that service levels are maintained and continually improved, and problems with day-to-day delivery of services are minimized.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Responsible for developing the overall Network architecture and integration across core Network systems such as Cisco, Fortinet, AWS, InfoBlox, R53 to meet requirements of Technology and Business stakeholders. Consolidate and integrate the various Network systems in use into a cohesive strategy.
+ Responsible technical lead on Network technologies - Working closely with other Technology teams including Project Management Office for completion of regional and global projects; ensuring Network requirements are represented in infrastructure projects; Ensure Network meets standard configuration, performance and availability requirements, including matching to the Enterprise and Strategic architectures; working as part of the Global Technology team to deliver the appropriate system architecture and infrastructure solutions to meet agreed business requirements; working within schedules, time estimates, and project plans for all deliverables; tracking own involvement for project milestones, identify problem areas before they impact the project.
+ Responsible for Operational support and maintenance of the Hertz Network infrastructure including performing L3/4 troubleshooting as required; Working closely with Hertz NOC for global support concerns; contributing to RCA analysis for major incidents; Ensuring proper maintenance coverage for all network systems. Provide guidance and operational support documentation to NOC and L1/L2 teams
+ Responsible for ensuring the Network infrastructure is built securely. Ensure mechanisms in place to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
+ Take a DevOps-first approach to Network configuration. Identify automation opportunities and put plans in place to implement them.
+ Responsible for evaluating Network performance and capacity to ensure that the business needs are met. Maintain relationships with all relevant vendors. Ensure compliance with all technology and application standards, including all relevant regulatory corporate compliance (PCI, SOX, HIPPA, GLBA, etc.); maintaining a service management attitude, promoting best practice throughout the technology team; ensuring Service Level Commitments are met and improvement opportunities are highlighted.
+ Responsible for providing regular communication of progress as required to management and stakeholders; ensure self-development plans are followed and training attended, when scheduled; coach new members of staff to ensure IT/ business expectations are met on a consistent basis; promoting existing and emerging technologies, to provide input on guidelines and roadmaps for future IT infrastructure developments.
+ Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior team members as appropriate.
**What We're Looking For:**
**_Education:_**
+ Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Systems or related field
**_Experience & Skills_**
+ Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Network architecture and operations.
+ In-depth knowledge and experience in Networks, Routing and Firewalls, both on-premise and cloud hosted.
+ Working knowledge of cloud networking, particularly AWS cloud
+ Experience with routing/switching technologies (datacenters, wireless, wired, voice, video, convergence, security, remote access, load balancers, content filtering)
+ Experience of DNS as it pertains to enterprise networking and public domains
+ Experience of IPAM tools and processes
+ Experience of cloud-hosted Network and UC technologies
+ Experience in working on a diverse portfolio of projects.
+ Experience of working according to ITIL processes, e.g. Incident Management, Change Management.
+ Knowledge of scripting and DevOps tools as they pertain to Network configuration.
+ Knowledge / experience of third-party supplier / vendor management (network products, telecommunication services, cloud technologies and professional services).
+ Knowledge and experience of quality management principles and processes.
+ Knowledge in deploying, operating, and maintaining various network DDI tools and systems including InfoBlox, Route 53, Active Directory, BIND etc,
+ Experience in managing network management tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana
+ Excellent written and oral communications skills with demonstrated commitment to producing high quality documentation.
+ Ability to work well with others across many organizations including development, sales, marketing, finance, customer support, and field service.
+ Professional demeanour and strong work ethic.
+ Must be a Team Player.
+ Must be able to interface with all levels of management and teams within the Global IT COE.
+ Professional customer service focused attitude.
+ Ability to identify problems, make decisions, create solutions and take actions.
+ Highly self-motivated and directed with an attention to detail and strong customer service focus.
+ Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities to strict deadlines within a highly demanding technical environment.
+ Excellent Organisational skills
**Hertz is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland (Valid EU Passport / Relevant Visa).**
**What You'll Get:**
+ Corporate Discount for you, friends and family on standard Hertz Rental in Corporate countries.
+ Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
+ 22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service.
+ Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 5% company matched contribution.
+ Life Cover payable at 4 times base salary.
+ Tuition support plus access to compressive online learning platform
+ 10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours.
+ Income protection for long term illness
+ Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role.
+ Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes.
+ Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family
+ Onsite Occupational Health support
+ Discounted Microsoft at Home plan
+ Christmas savings scheme
+ Free parking

The Role: Fexco Tech is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on cloud networking across Azure and Google Cloud, while also requiring a solid understanding of hybrid environments and on-prem to cloud connectivity. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud networking, experience with Azure and GCP, and a strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Core Responsibilities: Cloud Network Design & Implementation: Design, implement, and manage network architectures within Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Virtual Networks (VNets), Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing tables, network security groups (NSGs), Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and VPNs. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, maintain, and manage network infrastructure using IaC tools such as Terraform. Network Security: Implement and enforce network security best practices, including access controls, segmentation, intrusion detection/prevention, and compliance with industry standards. Connectivity & Hybrid Cloud: Design and implement secure and efficient connectivity solutions between on-premises environments and cloud platforms, including ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, and Cloud Interconnect. Troubleshooting & Support: Provide expert-level support for complex cloud network issues, using observability tools to ensure high availability, reliability, and rapid incident resolution. Automation: Automate routine network configuration, deployment, and management tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Bash). Collaboration: Collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure network solutions align with application requirements and overall architectural goals. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Network Engineer or Cloud Network Engineer in a production environment. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking services (e.g., Virtual Network, Next-Generation Firewalls, Load Balancer, Azure DNS, ExpressRoute). Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking services (e.g., VPC, Cloud VPN, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud DNS). Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform. Solid understanding of core networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, routing protocols (BGP), and network security. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Desirable Skills & Qualifications: Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Network Engineer). Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their networking requirements.

eirevo talent are seeking applications for a Senior Network Engineer, this is a day rate contract for our Dublin based client. Requirements: Essential: Degree or equivalent experience in Telecommunications , Information Systems or IT discipline Three years of proven experience in a Technical Infrastructure design and implementation within a medium to large organization An understanding of Cisco Nexus & Catalyst equipment & experience in VXLAN & other routing protocols including authentication products and methodologies Desired: Understanding of Cisco ISE, particularly its Network Access control & WIFI management capabilities Knowledge of virtualised environments and associated components and architectures Experience with WLAN security protocols and tools. Experience in telephony /agent deskops systems - Avaya, Verint , Genesis If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so via the relevant link. If you would like to discuss this role in confidence, please contact directly. Ref: EET7410 Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply. eir evo talent, eir evo and our clients are equal opportunity employers who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. eir evo talent, eir evo and our clients apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data. If you choose to apply to this opportunity and share your CV or other personal information with eir evo talent, eir evo and our clients, these details will be held by us in accordance with our privacy policy used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at eir evo talent and eir evo Skills: Cisco Nexus CCNP Benefits: Work From Home

Who are we? Founded in 1998, PlanNet21 are a multi-award winning technology solutions provider with headquarters in Dublin Ireland. We employee over 100 full time staff with regional offices across Cork, Galway, Belfast, and Edinburgh. Since our inception PlanNet21s heritage was built upon pioneering technical innovation and excellence and this continues with some of the key customers PlanNet21 work alongside today. Throughout our 26-year history PlanNet21 have built up key strategic technology partnerships with some of the world leading technology vendors including Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, HPE Aruba, Juniper, Nutanix, IBM among many others. We hold a number of advanced industry specialisations across enterprise networks, security, cloud, unified communications and collaboration, contact centre services and bespoke software development solutions. With our unified architecture approach, we possess all the key attributes to evaluate, design, commission and support complex solutions for some of the industrys most prestigious customers across a range of sectors including enterprise, public sector, education and global multinationals. Mid-Level Network Engineer CCNP This is a unique opportunity for a Network & Security or IP routing and switching engineer with CCNP Certified Professional certification and relevant experience, to join a successful Systems Integrator delivering IP Services to many enterprise customers in Ireland. Taking full ownership of projects relating to the design and delivery of our customers core networks and customer-facing networks, this is an excellent time to join a company with great promise. This role is based on site with our customer, in a team of 7, in the City Center. Responsibilities: Design and deliver technical solutions to customers in Cisco and Fortinet networking and security environments Be able to take design plans and implement into the infrastructure according to business and technical requirements. Have a strong technical troubleshooting skill set and be able to research and develop solutions during project delivery Communicate proactively with all involved personnel to identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements. Technically manage projects with top-down oversight throughout entire execution to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline. Coordinate with various stakeholders and technical personnel during all project phases, from initial development through implementation. Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables. Review proposed modifications on project plans, including meeting with interested parties to approve and implement beneficial changes. Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for all reported incidents. Liaise with manufacturer TAC support teams during customer incidents. Key Skills & Experience required: Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Experience troubleshooting technical incidents in Cisco and / or Fortinet environments. Cisco ISE, Firepower, Wireless and DNAC experience Cisco Routing and Switching experience Fortinet fortigate, fortiManager, fortianalyzer experience Cisco CCNP and / or Fortinet FCSS qualifications requirement. Previous experience delivering networking and security solutions to customers in Cisco and Fortinet environments Practical experience of common routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF and ISIS Familiarity with MPLS technologies (both Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable interacting with customers/other departments and management Excellent MS Office skills Why choose PlanNet21? PlanNet21 Communications doesnt just hire good people. We hire the best people possible. By joining PlanNet21 you join an exciting community of developers, engineers, employees, partners and customers who are committed to building next generation of communications networks. The secret of our success is the people we recruit and were looking for the best. You need an enquiring mind, a proven ability to solve complex problems and have an outstanding academic record. Join us and youll find that the focus is all about you. Youre recognised and treated as an individual. Your training is unique to you and will continue throughout your career. The only constant is that you will be challenged and stretched, but within a supportive environment, working with some of the brightest minds in the business. Structured Career Path Financially Stable Employer Exposure to Industry Giants Challenging Environment Ongoing Training & Development Flexible Working Environment Generous Benefits & Package PlanNet21 Communications is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Benefits: Discussed at interview

**Summary:**
Meta's Network Security team is seeking an experienced engineer to help secure our global Data Centers, network Backbone, Optical Infrastructure, and Edge PoPs. We do this by working extensively across the Meta family of products, including Instagram, WhatsApp, and AI where we identify and solve security problems across network infrastructure. You will be responsible for building, implementing, and operationally supporting the organization to develop security controls and services that will protect network infrastructure which helps serve traffic for over 3 billion users worldwide. We are looking for engineers with experience in managing complex issues that require problem-solving to drive security and innovation, who will research and develop new solutions to help protect our infrastructure and our users through a defense in-depth approach. The team thrives in finding security issues and eradicating them and makes life hard for bad actors. With focuses that range from large scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), routing security, security tool development, defense against internal and external attacks there's lots of room to push your skill set in deploying network security controls at scale.
**Required Skills:**
Network Security Engineer Responsibilities:
1. Identifying risks across network infrastructure that would lead to the exposure of sensitive data, unauthorized access, or loss of availability and prioritizing remediation efforts to address gaps
2. Influence security direction of the network, including management software and infrastructure to protect the network integrity of Meta platforms
3. Conceptualize and lead efforts towards building sustainable and scalable network layer security controls and tooling
4. Mentor and champion security practices through cross functional work with engineering teams throughout Meta
5. Keep Meta's safe through active operation and defense of critical network infrastructure
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
6. Engineering degree, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent work experience
7. Experience coding in higher-level languages (e.g. Python, Rust, Go, C++)
8. Experience in configuration and maintenance of network platforms such as firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and proxies
9. Experience learning software, frameworks and APIs
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
10. Understanding of implementation and scaling of access controls across both host and network layers.
11. Understanding of threat models to better protect against attacks or detect new vectors.
12. Experience leading network efforts to investigate, prevent, and mitigate security incidents.
13. Experience evaluating and testing new vendor platforms and in house network initiatives for security issues.
14. Experience leveraging layered security models to defend critical network infrastructure.
**Industry:** Internet

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
+ This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to attend our Tralee office.
+ Occasional scheduled Saturday work required.
**Role Description**
SMBC is seeking a Network Security Engineer who has a strong passion for Security Systems and is interested in building a career at a fast growing and reputable Bank. The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for configuring firewall rules, analyzing security events, and implementing robust security controls across systems and networks. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to ensure effective protection strategies are seamlessly integrated into infrastructure operations.
The ideal candidate will also have opportunities to serve as a subject matter expert, leveraging their technical expertise to resolve complex challenges while navigating established policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
This role will report to the Security Systems Engineer Team Lead
**Role Objectives: Delivery**
+ Works with internal IT Application, Infrastructure, Network and Support teams to ensure that security controls are implemented at all significant and relevant phases of IT processes.
+ Configures firewall rulebase and objects.
+ Configures system and network related parameters.
+ Performs IDS/IPS configuration, updates and tuning.
+ Participates in incident response and investigations; tracks and documents the remediation process.
+ Coordinates and performs security audits and vulnerability assessments to determine internal security procedures and compliance requirements.
+ Reviews security event log data and investigates anomalies.
+ Implements and supports information security solutions including security architectures, change and configuration management and security product integration.
+ Performs testing to evaluate new products for network and system controls.
+ Provides training to Help Desk staff on access request procedures.
+ Adheres to project management methodology/SDLC/PLC processes as it relates to projects and their implementation.
**Qualifications and Skills**
+ 2 years experience supporting IT Security tools and applications.
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
+ Process documentation, flow charting and re-engineering experience.
+ Some Project Management Experience a plus.
+ Encryption technologies and PKI infrastructure.
+ Knowledge of Information Security regulatory requirements, codes and industry guidance such as such as NIST 800-53, ISO27001, CIS and Cobit.
+ Ability to utilize resources to contribute valuable input to Information Security projects and Risk Assessments, e.g. ISACA, CIS, FS-ISAC.
+ Networking technologies (TCP/IP/etc.) and protocols (SSL, SSH, LDAP, SMTP, DNS, etc.).
+ Microsoft Active Directory.
+ Familiarity with security monitoring concepts.
+ Administration of more than Palo Alto Firewall, Checkpoint Firewall, Imperva Waf, Tufin.
+ Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to demonstrate a self-motivated and disciplined approach to learning and working.
+ Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills when needed.
+ Possess a highly developed sense of personal accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple personal tasks, projects, and goals.
**Additional Requirements**
SMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at

**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Lead, Network Operations
The Load Balancer Operations Team is responsible for multiple aspects of the overall health of the load balancing platform, including the Analysis, Patching, and Operational Support of all configurations at MasterCard. As part of the Load Balancer Operations Team, Analysts are engaged to help troubleshoot and diagnose complex problems in multiple aspects of the MasterCard Global Enterprise network. The primary responsibility of a Load Balancer Operations Analyst ensures infrastructure monitoring strategies adhere to MasterCard standards, processes, availability requirements, and best practices. Requires a deep understanding of load balancer hardware, networking, security and tools used to monitor, test and evaluate those technologies. This is a "hands on" role that is responsible for leading troubleshooting sessions and driving these sessions to resolution. Collaborate with Business Operations and Service Delivery teams to ensure complex network designs adhere to monitoring and configuration best practices.
Position requires a Master's degree, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline, and good experience in the job offered, or as Platform Analyst or related position. Alternatively, we will accept a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and evidence of progressively responsible experience.
What you will need:
- Experience with TCP/IP protocol communication.
- Linux Kernel command for troubleshooting purposes and network trouble diagnostics
- Interact with the development and project teams to transform business and technical requirements into load balancer architecture design.
- Develop monitoring solutions with high level of innovation and cost effectiveness.
- Contribute to the overall strategy and manage complex issues within functional area of expertise.
- Develop and maintain automation around build and deployment of load balancer instances and configurations.
- Experience in multi-cloud environments that include public, private and hybrid clouds.
- Expert at Internet architecture and project delivery
- Expert at load balancers and web application firewalls
- Experience with AGILE/SCRUM project management methodologies
- Network Connectivity - IPv4, IPv6, port assignment
- Familiar with version control systems like GIT or SVN
- Experience delivering agile projects utilizing end to end CI/CD pipelines
- Expert at SSL and digital certificates
- Expert with load balancing HTTP/HTTPS
- Implement enterprise Internet connectivity
- Expert at SSL, digital certificates and PKI encryption standards
- Network diagnostics, BGP, SNMP, SSH technologies
- Project management methodology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self Starter with demonstrated listening skills
Skills:
- Business Acumen (Advanced)
- Commercial Focus (Advanced)
- Computer and Platform (Advanced)
- Future Focus (Advanced)
- Global Perspective (Advanced)
- Infrastructure (Advanced)
- Innovation and Thought Leadership (Advanced)
- IT Business Process (Advanced)
- IT Security (Advanced)
- People Leadership (Advanced)
- Personal Influence (Advanced)
- Project Management (Advanced)
- Technical Documentation (Advanced)
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.