Network Engineer

1 day ago

Longford, Ireland EirGrid plc Full time

We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.

EirGrid Group has a unique role to play in leading this radical transformation of our power system in support of the transition to renewable energy. This will require pioneering engineering effort together with highly secure IT capability to respond successfully to the scale of disruption. This offers a unique opportunity to further your career in cybersecurity while playing a significant role in protecting critical national infrastructure.

We’re an IT intensive business, and we operate a state-of-the-art, specialised business-critical systems, 24/7. Our future has never looked more exciting. And this is an incredible opportunity to be part of it. The world is ready for change. If you are too, join us.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our well-established IT Infrastructure team. As the Network Engineer you will assist in the development and support of data networking solutions across a variety of complex technical platforms and security domains. The solutions involved underpin the organisation’s corporate functions and mission-critical power system operation and market functions. Key aspects of the role include project delivery and solution optimisation initiatives relating to network routing/switching, WAN (MPLS) communications, authentication, Wireless technologies, local and global traffic management solutions.

About You
The successful candidate will have:

- 8+ years of relevant experience supporting a production environment
- Experience with user and security administration in the Windows/Unix environment
- The ability to work in an open way, willingness to share knowledge and resources, and educate others within a global team
- Subject matter expertise for network security components such as firewalls, VPN, IPS/IDS, and LAN/WAN networks
- Strong familiarity with security issues surrounding network computing and experience in implementation of security systems and controls
- Extensive experience with maintenance and administration of Palo Alto and Cisco environments
- Expert knowledge of Firewalls, Cisco networking, VPNs, ISE, security best practice frameworks and environments
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Non-Windows Server architectures, Virtualization Technologies, and LAN/WAN/Firewall/VPN network technologies
- 3 to 5 years of PowerShell Automation experience for advanced level Firewall automation
- Ability to follow set procedures and policies pertaining to the Change Management System
- Ability to communicate with offshore teams and technical development teams.

Closing date for applications
13th February 2025

EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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