Job Title: Network Engineer
We are seeking a talented and experienced Network Engineer to join our team at one of the world's leading manufacturing companies based in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure the continuous operation of secure platforms, servers and networks.
* Install, configure, monitor and maintain infrastructure, VMs, storage, including future cloud/hybrid environments.
* Work closely with colleagues in the local IT department, sister companies across Europe, and technical partners to ensure that infrastructure is fit for purpose and harmonised as far as possible within the division.
* Maintain local ownership and contribute to strategic developments internally, participating in roadmap activities, design and development of new technologies embedded in our end products.
* Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, including vendor management, liaising with all members of IT and local maintenance departments.
* Manage VMWare ESX/vSphere.
* Manage SAN and related equipment (HP or NetApp).
* Oversee local network administration – Cisco infrastructure, SD-WAN, leased lines, VPN.
* Operate, configure and manage incidents in an ISO27001 based environment.
* Contribute to business continuity planning and management of associated hardware.
Requirements:
* 3+ years of administering or technical support of complex infrastructure environments.
* Computer Science or Information Systems degree or equivalent experience.
* Security auditing / vulnerability scanning.
* Technical Documentation skills.
* VMWare ESX/vSphere – ideally VCP.
* HP SAN technologies – 3Par, Nimble, Primero – ideally trained or certified.
* Networking certification.
Advantageous Experience:
* Management of plant rooms / small datacentres.
* Related certifications (ITIL, project management, LEAN, …).