IT Senior Network Engineer

In the role, the successful candidate will:

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• Architecture: Develop and execute long-term network roadmaps aligned with business goals, including digital transformation and cloud migration
  
• Infrastructure Management: Oversee the lifecycle of LAN, WAN, wireless, and data centre infrastructures
  
• Security & Compliance: Implement zero‑trust security frameworks, manage firewalls/VPNs, and ensure adherence to standards like NIST or ISO 27001
  
• Team & Vendor Management: Manage 3rd‑party relationships with partners and vendors
  
• Disaster Recovery: Design and test comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plans ensuring documentation is up to date
  
• Performance Monitoring: Utilize monitoring tools for proactive anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and capacity planning
  
• Operations Management:
  
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  • Ensure all network systems are functioning & communicating properly. Systems include servers, firewalls, routers, network switches, VPN devices and other related network systems
    
  • Daily network administration duties
    
  • Support, configure, maintain the corporate work
    
  • Configure & support 3rd‑party applications and network connections
    
  
  
• Network Governance: Ensure network security standards (CIS), policies & regulation are properly implemented within the network environment
  
• Network Monitoring: Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput and latency)
  

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:

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• Must have 10+ years’ experience in a relevant role
  
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
• High value placed on advanced credentials such as CCIE, CCNP, or cloud‑specific certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect).
  
• Strong analytical problem‑solving, stakeholder communication, and the ability to influence executive‑level decisions.
  
• Possess an advanced understanding of networking protocols & procedures
  
• The candidate must demonstrate:
  
• A good aptitude for relevant technologies
  
• Proven experience in a network administration & engineering role
  
• Exceptional critical thinking & problem‑solving ability
  
• Knowledge of best practices regarding management, control & monitoring of network infrastructure
  
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
  
• Knowledge of computing infrastructures
  
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
  
• Good interpersonal & communication skills to provide support in a professional manner
  
• Ability to work on own initiative & demonstrate proactive ownership of tasks and issues with a defined SLA
  
• Self‑motivated with good judgement, organisational and time management skills
  
• An ability to follow established processes & procedures and define new ones when appropriate
  
• Good attention to detail
  
• Good team working capability
  
• Dedicated and flexible work attitude
  

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast‑moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.

Our award‑winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements. xcfaprz

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland.