Senior Network Engineer - UPMC Global Technology Operations Centre Kilkenny Location: Global Technology Operations Centre, Kilkenny (Hybrid) Job type: Permanent Overview of role: Under the general direction of IT Network & Security Manager, The Senior Network Engineer position will be part of a strategic team responsible for Network Design, building and deploying network infrastructure for data centers, WAN routing, building network distribution, and cloud components required for data communications in 24x7x365 environment. Key to this position will be a focus on process automation in a secure, high performance, highly available (99.9995), and fully resilient infrastructure across multiple data centers and core locations. The candidate must possess extensive experience in networking and design and capable of working in a highly complex, dynamic environment. Hybrid working available. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Looking to advance your career in Healthcare Information Technology or have you considered applying your technical expertise to a different industry that has endless opportunities to innovate? Healthcare is on the verge of major technological disruption and UPMC is leading the way by leveraging its vast global patient reach, and acclaimed health IT innovations. UPMC's Global Technology Operations Centre (GTOC) in Europe extends our innovation reach to global markets and is enabling the next generation of healthcare delivery solutions for our patients around the world. UPMC, a not-for-profit US-based academic and multinational healthcare system, is expanding and localizing its industry leading IT services and innovation, to support its growing global presence. Located in the sunny southeast of Ireland and in the heart of Kilkenny's growing tech cluster, UPMC's Global Technology Operations Centre (GTOC) is building leading edge infrastructure and services that will enable the next generation of healthcare delivery solutions for our patients globally. As an extension of UPMC's US-based operations, the GTOC team supports healthcare facilities in Ireland, Italy, Croatia and Asia. We want you to be part of our expanding team, where you can engage with clinical and business leaders, innovate new solutions, and realise first-hand how technology improves patient experience, paving the path for the future of healthcare. Come join our team of accomplished technologists who collaborate seamlessly across borders, develop global healthcare IT skills, and support optimal work / life balance through flexible work arrangements. Duties and Responsibilities Combine and coordinate the tools, software and hardware to create a scalable, resilient, and responsive network. Develop and implement guidelines for the deployment and management of the network. Drive cross functional business and technical requirements for the enterprise. Evaluate and recommend new hardware platforms and services. Provide service to client community, patients, families and visitors, while protecting the integrity and confidentiality of all data and information through physical and electronic measures. Responsible for continuous self-study, trainings, partnering with more senior members of team, and/or seeking out opportunities to broaden scope to stay up to date with industry and organizational trends. Seeks feedback from senior team members for development and effectively incorporates feedback into work and behaviors. Responsible for demonstrating appropriate, clear, concise, and effective written and oral communications in all interactions to build relationships and accomplish day to day work and projects. Responsible for the design, implementation, and scale of the corporate production network. Successfully completes projects, tasks, and initiatives by embracing a team-first approach. Works in collaboration with team and offers feedback, where appropriate, to complete individual and group efforts. Shows the ability to adjust and be flexible to change by adapting approach when necessary. Mentors less experienced staff. Provides mentoring and support to others in areas of expertise. The implementation and support for information security directives as mandated by UPMC policy and EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Additionally, Flexibility required to working hours dependent on business needs which occur. Qualifications & Experience: Typically has 5+ years' experience with IP networking and large enterprise network designs through education or practical experience. Senior level competence in IP routing / switching technologies and protocols including TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, IPSEC, GRE and best practices, fault tolerant. Senior level knowledge of QoS and queueing theory. Conversant in IPv6 deployment methodologies, and IPv6 differences from IPv4. Experience in managing enterprise systems, applications and endpoints with tools. Excellent and rapid network trouble-shooting and resolve skill set. Collaborate with members of the engineering team on scaling. Experience maintaining a 24 x 7 x 365 network infrastructure. Experience in communication and collaborative technologies. Strong documentation skill set. Experience in a CMMI environment. Preferred Qualifications: Nokia NRS II/SRA, Cisco CCNP, Exposure to SDN, Experience in programming network automation. Candidates who are multi-lingual are preferred. The ability to speak and understand Italian is a plus. Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues. Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable. Benefits - Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66. Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme. Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments. Development and Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. About UPMC A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International. Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA. Skills: Network Engineer Senior Network Engineer Healthcare Benefits: Work From Home