Posted 12 June, 2026
Network Engineer
University Vacancies Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1374757741
Network Engineer
Professional 5A
Digital Technology Solutions
Permanent Contract
Dublin City University
Dublin City University is a leading innovative European University with a mission to 'transform lives and societies'. DCU ranks as one of the world's Top 350 Universities, Times Higher Education , and is proud to be Ireland's No. 1 Young University. The University is known for the 'transformative student experience' it offers, and is also recognised for its impact in addressing global challenges in collaboration with national and international stakeholders.
Overview of the Department
At DTS, you'll join a dynamic team committed to technology innovation, fostering strong partnerships, and maintaining a solutions-oriented approach within a collaborative and vibrant university environment. We support DCU's mission to "transform lives and societies" by empowering staff and students through modern digital solutions. We seek individuals who embody our core values: caring for one another, mentoring and sharing knowledge, and working collaboratively. We prioritise delivering modern solutions for staff and students, manage mission-critical systems with dedication, and embrace flexibility, adaptability, and innovation to meet challenges and drive results.
Role Profile
Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, the Network Engineer will work as part of the Infrastructure Team in the management of key university-wide systems critical to the activities of the University. The successful individual will work closely with other Digital Technology Solutions colleagues, the wider DCU stakeholder group and technology vendors to ensure robust critical infrastructure management and drive forward infrastructure innovation in DCU.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not restricted to, the following:
Qualifications and Experience]
Essential
Desirable
Please note that internal service criteria will apply to internal applicants and staff must have successfully completed their probationary period.
Essential Training
The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training:
Other training may need to be undertaken when required.
Salary Scale:
Professional 5A - €60,580 - €81,922 ( refer to DCU Payscales for the applicable payscale for the role.)
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing date: Thursday, 25th June 2026
Additional Information
Please note this role does not meet criteria for a Critical Skills permit as stipulated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.
Remote Working Policy
DCU operates a Remote Working Policy. Employees may be approved for up to 2 days of remote working per week (or an appropriate pro-rata amount for those part time). Any remote working arrangement will be reflective of the predominant on-campus working environment and the core University value of 'Student Focused'.
Employees will be based on campus for the majority of their working week to ensure a sustained on campus engagement and experience. The terms of the remote working policy will apply.
For more information on Digital Technology Solutions, please visit: https://www.dcu.ie/dts
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Mr Will McDermott, Infrastructure Manager, Digital Technology Solutions, Dublin City University.
Phone: + 353 (0)1 7008282
Email: [email protected]
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Instructions
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 - 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. The University's Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University's commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs
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Professional 5A
Digital Technology Solutions
Permanent Contract
Dublin City University
Dublin City University is a leading innovative European University with a mission to 'transform lives and societies'. DCU ranks as one of the world's Top 350 Universities, Times Higher Education , and is proud to be Ireland's No. 1 Young University. The University is known for the 'transformative student experience' it offers, and is also recognised for its impact in addressing global challenges in collaboration with national and international stakeholders.
Overview of the Department
At DTS, you'll join a dynamic team committed to technology innovation, fostering strong partnerships, and maintaining a solutions-oriented approach within a collaborative and vibrant university environment. We support DCU's mission to "transform lives and societies" by empowering staff and students through modern digital solutions. We seek individuals who embody our core values: caring for one another, mentoring and sharing knowledge, and working collaboratively. We prioritise delivering modern solutions for staff and students, manage mission-critical systems with dedication, and embrace flexibility, adaptability, and innovation to meet challenges and drive results.
Role Profile
Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, the Network Engineer will work as part of the Infrastructure Team in the management of key university-wide systems critical to the activities of the University. The successful individual will work closely with other Digital Technology Solutions colleagues, the wider DCU stakeholder group and technology vendors to ensure robust critical infrastructure management and drive forward infrastructure innovation in DCU.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not restricted to, the following:
- Plan, design, and implement secure and scalable network infrastructure solutions (LAN, WAN, WLAN).
- Evaluate and deploy new networking hardware and software to improve performance and reliability.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and optimal throughput.
- Perform regular network tuning, firmware updates, and patch management.
- Configure and maintain firewalls, access controls, and other security devices to protect network integrity.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and organisational policies, including documentation of all configurations and changes.
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated network issues and outages.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurring problems.
- Contribute to network-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure expansions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, cybersecurity, systems, cloud, application teams) to ensure seamless integration of network services.
- Maintain detailed network diagrams, configuration records, and change logs.
Qualifications and Experience]
Essential
- Candidates must have a Primary Degree or equivalent (NFQ Level 7) in Information Technology, Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
- At least 3 years' relevant of experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.
- Strong demonstrable experience in the following:
- Juniper switching, routing (BGP/OSPF) and firewalling technologies
- Aruba switching and Wireless technologies
- Mist Wireless technologies
- Modern Campus design methodologies ( Spine-Leaf / EVPN-VxLAN/ IP-Clos )
- Secure networking approaches ( ZTNA / Micro-Segmentation )
- Azure Networking
- Aruba Clearpass NAC ( or equivalent )
- Remote Access and Site-to-Site IPSec VPNs
- 802.1X implementation at scale for both wired and wireless
- Scripting / programming language ( Python )
- Enterprise deployments of VMware
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with others.
Desirable
- Previous experience working with or within the third level education sector.
Please note that internal service criteria will apply to internal applicants and staff must have successfully completed their probationary period.
Essential Training
The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training:
- Orientation
- Health & Safety
- Data Protection (GDPR)
- Cyber Security Awareness
- AI Literacy
Other training may need to be undertaken when required.
Salary Scale:
Professional 5A - €60,580 - €81,922 ( refer to DCU Payscales for the applicable payscale for the role.)
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing date: Thursday, 25th June 2026
Additional Information
Please note this role does not meet criteria for a Critical Skills permit as stipulated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.
Remote Working Policy
DCU operates a Remote Working Policy. Employees may be approved for up to 2 days of remote working per week (or an appropriate pro-rata amount for those part time). Any remote working arrangement will be reflective of the predominant on-campus working environment and the core University value of 'Student Focused'.
Employees will be based on campus for the majority of their working week to ensure a sustained on campus engagement and experience. The terms of the remote working policy will apply.
For more information on Digital Technology Solutions, please visit: https://www.dcu.ie/dts
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Mr Will McDermott, Infrastructure Manager, Digital Technology Solutions, Dublin City University.
Phone: + 353 (0)1 7008282
Email: [email protected]
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Instructions
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 - 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. The University's Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University's commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs
Document
003403 Network Engineer JD.pdf 279.94 KB
Apply
