Network Engineer

You must be located in Dublin, Ireland to be considered for this hybrid role and available to commute to the Data Centre.

Meet MacStadium. We build cloud solutions to simplify Mac for business. We actively participate in and influence the Apple ecosystem in a cool way and have been a part of it since day one. Developers and end users at leading tech companies, big enterprises, and small teams rely on MacStadium’s innovative solutions every day. We have a passionate team of hard working, hard playing professionals with a big, shared vision. Come join us as we grow again!

What we need:
We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to contribute and assist in the design of current and future infrastructure initiatives. Moreover, the person will play a key role in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting existing and future network solutions. You will be responsible for actively contributing and implementing current best practices as well as working to implement the best available solutions to help scale MacStadium’s network for the future.

This engineer must be able to embrace the entrepreneurial and fasted-paced culture to thrive, ultimately enabling our clients to achieve success. The ideal candidate should be able to develop efficient strategies and tactics to deploy solutions to assist with network growth and address needs before they arise. You will interact broadly across the organization and report directly to the Director – Engineering and Architecture.

What you will be doing:

• Partner with Engineering Director and fellow engineers to design and deploy solutions to service MacStadium customers with the best possible network
• Establish solutions that help to differentiate MacStadium in the marketplace
• Collaborate across the organization to influence network design direction and shape solution delivery to promote uptime and reliability
• Take the lead on trouble shooting network wide issues as well as customer specific issues as appropriate
• Stay abreast of industry trends and current and emerging technologies that could benefit MacStadium and our customers
• Assist and lead network maintenance to further the growth and stability of the MacStadium network
• Work with data center managers and other engineers to ensure the best possible experience for our customers
• Assist Sales in responding to network design needs of current and potential clients
• Help to mentor, develop, and grow next generation network engineering leadership

What skills and experience you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree; Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Engineering/Science preferred
• 10+ years’ experience in network engineering
• 8+ years of related professional experience troubleshooting large scale networks
• Certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent experience
• Experience with Enterprise Cisco software like Cisco Data Center Network Manager and Intersight
• Experience with Cisco UCS hardware and Fabric Interconnects
• Experience being on an on-call rotation for after-hours break\fix support
• Experience with IT security standards and protocols
• Expert understanding of routing protocols OSPF and BGP
• Working knowledge of VXLAN EVPN and modern spine leaf architecture
• Knowledge in Ansible or Terraform administration of network infrastructure
• Strong familiarity in Datacenter routing and architecture for design and troubleshooting
• Expert understanding of the interrelation of all layers of the OSI model
• Expertise in Cisco Nexus 9K NXOS, Catalyst IOS-XE and Core IOS-XR models and administration of these systems
• Basic understanding of troubleshooting DDoS issues and resolutions
• Basic understanding of hybrid-cloud solutions and architecture (Private Cloud to on-prem)
• Familiarity with IP Address Management solutions, Netbox\Nautobot a plus
• Demonstrated experience managing threat response and network security concerns
• Experience working in a global organization supporting diverse businesses and geographies
• Ability to successfully manage and execute multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills including crafting vision, strategy, roadmaps, and a demonstrated ability to produce crisp and easily understandable deliverables

Physical demands and requirements:

• Occasional ladder usage is required
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

What you will get:

• The opportunity to work with an innovative company that has proven to be the leader in Mac cloud solutions with people that are excited to come to work every day.
• The opportunity to work with an innovative and creative team at our state-of-the-art Data Centre.
• Competitive pay & great benefits.

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MacStadium has a defined Information Security Policy and all employees are required to adhere to this policy and sign an acknowledgment and receipt of this policy upon hire.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful completion of a background screening process and all employees must comply with the immigration rules and laws in the jurisdiction in which he/she/they will provide MacStadium services.

MacStadium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and family status, religion and religious belief, age, disability, results of genetic information, and service in the military.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. MacStadium may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

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No agencies please.

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