Network Manager

This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in designing secure, scalable and highly available network architectures across enterprise environments. You will play a key role in shaping high-level designs and supporting the implementation of complex networking solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Network Manager to join our team in Dublin on a hybrid working model.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years in a network architecture or management role within enterprise environments

Proven experience delivering scalable, supportable, and highly available network solutions

Demonstrable expertise in:

Data Centre Networking

WAN technologies (MPLS, DMVPN, SD-WAN)

LAN/Wi-Fi segmentation and performance optimisation

Hybrid Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure)

Network Monitoring Tools (e.g., Opsgenie, Prometheus, SolarWinds)

Cybersecurity Planning and Secure Network Design

Strong understanding of IPv4/IPv6, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and DNS/DHCP

Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) is a plus

Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems

Role & responsibilities include:

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network engineers and technicians

Set team objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development

Allocate resources and assign project tasks based on skill sets, availability, and business priorities

Operational Oversight

Oversee the stability, scalability, and security of LAN/WAN, wireless, cloud, and hybrid environments

Maintain and optimise network management, monitoring, and incident response processes

Provide tier 3 escalation support and serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues

Project & Resource Management

Plan, prioritise, and oversee the execution of network-related projects and BAU activities

Collaborate with project managers to define timelines, milestones, and deliverables

Track team workloads and proactively adjust resources to meet changing demands

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key liaison between the network team and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organisational goals

Communicate network plans, incidents, and risks to senior management and technical leads

Provide regular updates and status reports to key stakeholders

Forecasting & Reporting

Maintain accurate forecasts of resource requirements and capacity planning

Develop and deliver reporting dashboards that reflect performance, uptime, incident resolution, and ongoing initiatives

Architecture & Design Support

Work with lead architects to create high-level designs and provide input into low-level implementation details

Support cybersecurity initiatives by ensuring network designs align with security standards and compliance frameworks

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within network operations

Stay updated on emerging networking technologies and drive innovation within the team