Network Systems Administrator

Our client is Ireland’s largest, open access network provider, building and operating the largest alternative wholesale telecoms network in Ireland. As the Network Systems Administrator you will be responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of internal network infrastructure across the group. A key part of your role will be to support and develop the groups Network Management Systems, Operational Support Systems and Performance Management systems.

They operate a hybrid working model, with 2 days per week in either their Limerick or Dublin office (Tuesday and Wednesday). This role reports to the IT Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade corporate network infrastructure across the Groups various sites, including offices, data centres and co-locations
• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade the Groups internal Network Management Systems, Performance Management Systems and Operation Support Systems
• Provide operational support to internal users relating to network and NMS responsibilities
• Research, Develop, Design and Architect systems and networks
• Manage purchasing and acquisitions
• Support and administer third-party applications
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications
• Monitor System and Network availability, performance and capacity
• Review and remediate security vulnerabilities across related systems and networks
• Assist the I.T. Team Lead and Head Of I.T. with network policies and procedures
• Work with other members of the I.T. Department to provide network infrastructure for related projects

Key Skills / Qualifications:

• Previous System Administration experience and Network Engineering or NOC experience, preferably within the telecommunications industry.
• BSc. Computer Science/relevant technical accreditations (MCSE, CISSP, CCNA, etc.) or relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in a similar role.
• Experience administering corporate networks including switching, routing and Wi-Fi.
• Experience administering Network Management Systems in an ISP or Telco setting is essential. This can include, but is not limited to, platforms such as Nokia NSP/5620 SAM, CA/Broadcom DX NetOps/Spectrum/Performance Manager/Unified Infrastructure Manager, Ceragon Netmaster, PRTG, Solarwinds or similar.
• Previous experience administering and architecting virtualized server and storage platforms
• Previous experience administering microarchitecture.
• Extensive knowledge of various network protocols such as RADIUS, SNMP, BGP, VPN, Ethernet etc.

On offer is a generous company pension contribution, performance-based annual bonus, generous AL and a hybrid approach requiring two days onsite at the Limerick or Dublin facility. Training & educational assistance programmes are encouraged and you will enjoy an award winning diverse and welcoming work environment.

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