63 Network Support jobs in Ireland

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.
+ Required rotational weekend work.
**Role Description**
SMBC is seeking a Network Engineering to providing support to SMBC Americas Division with a responsibility on Capital Markets and Nikko. Responsibilities include network infrastructure and telecom, delivering uninterrupted business operation, performing scheduled maintenance, and ownership of projects and implementations. Main areas of expertise include: switching, routing, security, automations, load balancing, cloud and logistics.
This role will report to the Executive Director Network Engineer
After business hours and weekend work will be required. Work in shift schedule will be expected
**Role Objectives: Delivery**
+ Provide 2nd level support on daily network infrastructure issues reported by Service Now platform.
+ Perform analysis of alerts and events reported by network management platforms and work with senior staff on resolution.
+ Assigned network infrastructure projects.
+ Provide support during system installations across all sites.
+ Provide support to other IT teams on day-to-day support request and during project implementation.
+ Maintain working condition of network infrastructure in Tralee "Telecommunication Rooms" and its associated components.
+ Facilitate meeting with vendors to support network infrastructure components.
+ Undertakes the testing of software, systems, or computer games for errors, identifies source of problems, and proposes solutions.
+ Develops, implements, and documents test plans for IT software, systems.
+ Develops quality standards and validation techniques.
+ Makes recommendations concerning software/system quality.
+ Examines IT system for potential threats to its security and integrity and draws up plans for disaster recovery if security is compromised.
+ Deals with and reports on breaches in security.
**Qualifications and Skills**
+ 5-8 years of professional experience.
+ Strong knowledge in configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco, F5, Gigamon).
+ Strong knowledge of routing protocols OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, NAT, LACP, CDP, UDLD, VPC, DNS, DHCP.
+ Understanding of network design for LAN, MAN, WAN, SD access, SD WAN, WiFi networks.
+ Strong knowledge on troubleshooting networking issues OSI layers 1-7 across data, voice and video.
+ Knowledge on network management platforms: Cisco ISE, Cisco DNAC, Solarwinds, Logic Monitor, NetBrain.
+ Knowledge on automation via Ansible and Python.
+ Ability to support mixed data, voice, and video networks.
+ Capability of performing and complete tasks and projects independently.
+ Ability to perform copper and fiber cable structure work.
+ Knowledge on configuration and support of cloud infrastructure components.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills to report on incidents, support tasks and projects.
+ Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
**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

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

Wondering what's within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look.
At first glance, you'll see that for more than 80 years we've been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We're building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you'll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges.
The Staff Network Engineer for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is to work closely with global network architecture team, engineering staff and management. This position will interact with the various business units to gather requirements and provide solutions to meet emerging business needs. This position is part of the Global Network Services (GNS) team and report to the IT Network Manager. The position is at our Clare site and is an onsite role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Collaborate with IT leadership and Business partners as the expert networking resource in the EMEAI region to assess, recommend, project plan and implement network solutions in support of business initiatives.
+ Lead and control the implementation of network infrastructure, installing, configuring, and supporting equipment from leading vendors like Juniper, Palo Alto, HP, and cloud providers to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
+ Work independently with guidance in only the most complex situations, self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to deliver on objective with minimal supervision.
+ Extensively use Juniper Mist AI Assurance tool to streamline configuration management while using machine learning to predict failures, automate troubleshooting, and dynamically optimize resources for proactive network management and superior user experiences.
The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Manage multiple projects with effective project and time management against specific timelines, maintaining flexibility to travel and work non-standard hours to accomplish goals and liaise with the US West Coast team.
+ Hands-on working experience and proven troubleshooting skill in Juniper networking (switches, firewalls, MIST wifi), BGP, OSPF, network layer2 protocols and Aruba (formerly Silverpeak) SDWAN. Troubleshoot network issues, from routing issues to equipment failures.
+ Strong Juniper Mist AI Assurance know-how to streamline configuration management, automate troubleshooting and proactive network management.
+ Document network configurations, processes, and procedures.
+ Bachelor's degree or higher with 9+ years of network hands-on experience and Juniper JNCIP or JNCIE certification is required.
+ International travel (up to 15%) depending on project requirements.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit .

Our client is looking for a Network 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. 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. Requirements: 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) Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable interacting with customers/other departments and management Excellent MS Office skills Skills: CCNP Cisco networking Switching Fortinet

Our client is looking for a Network 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.

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.

Requirements: Experience troubleshooting technical incidents in Cisco and / or Fortinet environments.

Cisco ISE, Firepower, Wireless and DNAC experience Cisco Routing and Switching experience Fortinet fortigate, forti Manager, 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) Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Comfortable interacting with customers/other departments and management Excellent MS Office skills Skills: CCNP Cisco networking Switching Fortinet

Azure Hyperscale Networking/Physical Network is the team behind the physical networks in the regional and datacenters that enable Cloud & AI services. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build & operate the network that powers the world's largest cloud and AI. PhyNet Network Health group is responsible for new Network Design Operational Implementation, Engineering and support various 1st party groups in Microsoft and this team is critical to the success of Microsoft, as services are rapidly growing and so is the need for an increasingly reliant network.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond
**Responsibilities**
+ Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a scenario.
+ Drives identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform.
+ Creates, implements, optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).
+ Leverages subject-matter expertise of product features and partners with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) to drive a workgroup's project plans, release plans, and work items.
+ Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and guides other engineers by developing and following the playbook, working on call to monitor system/product/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions, alerting stakeholders about status and initiates actions to restore system/product/service for simple and complex problems when appropriate.
+ Proactively seeks new knowledge and adapts to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications:**
+ 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 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 technical experience in network design, development, and automation
+ OR Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
**Other Qualifications:**
+ 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.
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience delivering network designs into production and experience with live site accountability for a network.
+ Experience in networking, scripting, and software development. Familiarity/hands on experience with any network device operating systems (Sonic, Arista, Cisco, Juniper)
+ Cisco CCNA (or equivalent) and experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and Windows servers
+ Writing automation in languages such as Python, Powershell or C#
+ Writing scripts that use REST APIs, Syslog, xml, SNMP, and other Network Management Systems
+ Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals along with a basic understanding of IP networking MPLS, BGP, ISIS, OSPF and Anycast routing
+ Managing and troubleshooting network issues. Experience working on large scale networks.
+ Leadership, coordination, and teamwork skills. Ability to work independently on complex tasks.
+ Motivated to drive leading edge technologies. Understanding of TCP/IP, BGP and AnyCast
#azurecorejobs
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 Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, with Azure serving as the physical platform that underpins this mission. Azure Fiber is a critical component of Azure, dedicated to the design, buildout, and operations of the Global Optical Network. This network is the lifeline of connectivity, enabling seamless interaction with Azure and services like Teams, Xbox, Office, Bing, and OpenAI's ChatGPT across the globe. With a focus on Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) and cable, Azure Fiber is preparing for exponential growth driven by continued Cloud success and new Artificial Intelligence (AI) demands, ensuring that every Microsoft customer can rely on our infrastructure for high-quality, secure, and reliable connectivity to all Microsoft services.
As an Cloud Network Engineer II, you will be responsible for deploying and operating optical networking solutions using both existing and new optical fiber technologies, including Hollow Core Fiber (HCF). Your role will involve collaborating with a wider team to develop a global operations strategy, creating automation platforms and hands on operating the network day to day. You will work alongside some of the brightest engineers to ensure a highly available network that meets the capacity demands driven by AI advancements.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day, we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 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.
**Responsibilities**
+ Tooling, Development, and Code Optimization: Create and maintain operations, runbooks, workflows, and self-remediation tools. Write, enhance, and streamline code for managing and automating optical networks, emphasizing scalability and efficiency for AI networks.
+ Automation: Develop software solutions to automate operational processes and explore innovative approaches to reduce manual effort through AI and software solutions.
+ Incident Management: Be part of the Optical operational on-call rotation following the "follow the sun" model to maintain high network availability, swiftly addressing and resolving incidents as they arise.
+ Telemetry, Data Analysis, and Success Metrics: Monitor AI-optimized optical network telemetry and use data analytics to identify issues and improve products and services. Develop tools for automatic problem resolution and continuous network improvement. Establish and track metrics to continuously improve network availability and performance.
+ Design and Engineer Solutions: Develop and implement scalable network solutions to meet the growing demands of our infrastructure.
+ Continuous Improvement and Trend Adaptation: Keep up with optical networking and AI advancements. Incorporate new knowledge and technologies to enhance the performance and reliability of AI-optimized optical networks.
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications:**
+ 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
+ OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
+ Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
+ A customer-first mentality, with a focus on delivering high-quality service.
**Other 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.
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology,
+ OR related field.
+ Automation experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, C#, JavaScript, SQL or RUST is preferred.
+ Technical experience with a focus on optical transceiver design, validation, and testing utilizing coherent, direct-detection, and WDM technologies.
+ Proficient problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
#azurecorejobs
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 ( .

The Role: Fexco Tech is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Cloud 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). You'll be designing networks that scale automatically, deploy through pipelines, and integrate with our existing Terraform modules. This role requires engineers who think IAC first, not traditional networking approaches adapted to cloud. 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/Minimum Requirements: 5+ years hands-on experience with Terraform in production cloud environments. Demonstrated experience automating cloud network infrastructure (not just manual configuration). Production experience with Azure networking services AND either GCP or AWS networking. 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.