Description: Network Infrastructure Analyst – Firewall/Cisco

Overview:
The Network Infrastructure Analyst within the Infrastructure & Operations team will be responsible for providing operational and technical support to staff and relevant IT Systems. This includes interaction with external suppliers of technology. The responsibilities may include ICT planning and staff mentoring. Providing support to stakeholders as part of the clients help-desk function also resides within this team and responsibilities in this regard may be assigned by the IT Manager. The appointee will be required to have excellent problem solving, technical and people skills. The appointee will be required to resolve complex issues to satisfactory outcome and will be required to deal confidently and respectfully with the user and vendor community. The successful candidate will contribute to systems expertise as part of a multi-skilled team responsible for delivering technology solutions that extend, optimise and maintain our IT systems. We seek a proven track record of systems architecture, design and implementation and the ability to work with other technology disciplines to deliver solutions, with a strong level of Networking, Wireless Networking, Firewall & Security technologies as being key to the role. Reporting: Reporting directly to the IT Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic:
Supporting the IT Manager in the operation of the Infrastructure & Operations section.
• Contribution to, and implementing the overall infrastructure strategy (in conjunction with the IT Management team)
• Contributing to the development of best practice processes and frameworks for the area and ensuring systems, services and processes are properly documented
• Supporting the IT function in delivering on the ICT Strategy

Academic Qualification / Skill Set:
The ideal candidate will have:
• Achieved or working towards a 3rd level or comparable ICT qualification/accreditation
• 3+ Years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Extensive Networking experience in a server and desktop environment, including switches (Fibre and copper), VLAN’s, TCPIP and Wireless networking, Trapeze technologies in particular.
• Strong working knowledge of Checkpoint Firewall-1, VPN’s, Remote Access, Cisco routers.
• Systems Administration and Troubleshooting Windows 2003/2008 related technologies e.g. Active Directory, Clustering
• Strong Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server Security is an advantage.
• Good client/customer awareness
• Track record to demonstrate organising and planning capability
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work intuitively
• Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate work
• Project ownership and ability to work within deadlines / timelines
• Ability to provide support to technical and non-technical staff
• Good communication, report writing and interpersonal skills

Remuneration Package:
Very attractive Remuneration Package.

For further information and to apply please forward an updated CV to peter@eolas.ie

Description: Overview:
Excellent client based in Dublin South (Dartline) is looking for a Cisco Network Engineer to be responsible for the daily Network administration of key network and security infrastructure in addition to acting as a key resource on network infrastructure projects as required. This role will involve managing network infrastructure such as firewalls, switches, routers, load balancers, intrusion detection systems, network scanning and change control auditing.

Job Description:
Responsibilities:
o On-going management of firewall and loadbalancer changes
o Implementation, documentation and troubleshooting of network configurations, ensuring security and redundancy. Solid experience of OSPF, BGP, Router redundancy protocols, VPN, ISDN, MPLS, Spanning-tree, VTP and network device security hardening will be particularly valued
o Management and tuning of Intrusion Detection Systems, knowledge of network vulnerability scanning & change audit tools and appropriate response to alerts/threats
o Detailed knowledge and experience of network monitoring and troubleshooting

Skill Set:
Previous experience
o A strong background in general administration of network and systems
o Display a competent and a broad working knowledge of networks and systems
o Application of detailed network knowledge and certifications in these areas
o Preferably strong working experience with Build and maintenance of Cisco firewall
o Change management and change implementation in High Availability Enterprise environments
o At least 3 years recent Cisco Network experience of dedicated network and information security
o Experience of the banking or financial services industries would be a distinct advantage


Remuneration Package:
Good package available and excellent career prospects for up and coming Technology Company.

Please apply now to peter@eolas.ie for immediate consideration

Description: Permanent System admin role available currently in Dublin City Centre My client are looking for an experience system administrator to join their team
Candidates must have at least 4-5 years working in an admin role and the following skills:
• Ability to analyze, trouble shoot and resolve issues
• Have a technical familiarity and experience in the installation and configuration of hardware such as Cisco routers, HP switches, HP servers
• Experience in installation and maintenance of servers and network equipment and infrastructure including switches, wireless access points, routers etc
• Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and networking infrastructure, Windows Server 2003 & 2008 and Windows 7 (basic knowledge of Active Directory)
• Oracle and SQL database understanding
• Understanding of computer architecture and knowledge of TCP/IP protocol
• Understanding of networks topologies and components, physical cabling and patching
• Ability to configure, upgrade, install, relocate and troubleshoot PC hardware, software, and peripherals, e.g. printers, scanners
• A strong grasp of computer security e.g. deploying software patches
• Ability to deal with both highly technical and non-technical staff

• Ability to train non-technical colleagues

Excellent salary and benefits available. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career.

Description: My Dublin City Centre based client are currently recruiting for a Cisco Network Engineer, this is a perm role. The salary range is from 40-45k per annum and they have an excellent benefits package worth approx €10-15k in total on top of your salary. They are looking for a mid level 2-3 years Cisco Network Engineer.
Skills & Experience
•A relevant Cisco qualification would be a distinct advantage (CCNP level)
•Strong Cisco experience
•Cisco Call Manager/VOIP an advantage
•Security/VPN/Firewall experience an advantage
•3rd level qualification in IT.
•Relevant practical work experience
•High level of software and hardware knowledge Routers ,Switches, Hubs
•Installation , rollout and maintenance skills required
•Good understanding and knowledge of IP Networks
•Proven ability to manage projects

Job Competencies
•Concern for Accuracy and Detail
•Planning & Organising
•Teamwork
•Strive for excellence
•Information Seeking – curious to learn new things.
•Creative Thinking
•Service Attitude
•Achieving Results
•Responsiveness to change
•Commercial Focus
•Challenging
•Self Confidence
•Ability to work under pressure
•Quality mindset and striving to resolve issues
•Good communication skills

Company Competencies
Accountability
Takes initiative, assumes responsibility and appropriately manages expectations with transparency to meet deadlines and deliver quality results

Business Direction
Clearly understands my clients business and vision and is determined to achieve objectives and exceed expectations while focusing on the utility of the firm

Commitment to Excellence and Service
Sets high standards, commits to service and demands excellence while consistently adding value to build an environment of continuous performance improvement

Creativity and Innovation
Open to new ideas, thinks laterally and creates new paradigms to set the pace for the industry and differentiate my client from it’s competitors

Intellectual Capital
Maintains knowledge and displays intellectual curiosity while facilitating the exchange of ideas to strategically position in the marketplace

If you are interested in this role, can you send an Updated CV withyour availability and salary expectations to peter@eolas.ie or call 01 286 6666

Description: Permanent Role - City Centre - Just in

The company is looking to expand its technical support team which is responsible for supporting a high performance, real-time analysis product, utilising the latest software and hardware technologies
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APPLICANT - The successful applicant will have 3+ years experience providing Level 2 technical support for an enterprise product based on Linux/Unix.

QUALIFICATION: Third Level Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• In depth knowledge of Linux system administration, disk/RAID configuration, network configuration, and general trouble shooting.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:
• UNIX scripting languages including shell, python, awk, Perl
• Hands-on experience gained on communications platforms such as network switches, routers, telecoms servers etc.
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification or familiarity with the configuration of Cisco devices.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals and network protocols (GRE, MPLS, SNMP, QoS, multicast).
• Experiences with commercial database products such as Postgres, Oracle, Sybase.

If you are interested in this role please send in your updated CV to lorraine@eolas.ie or call me on 01 286 66 66