Principal Network Engineer

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Location
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Posted
June 07, 2026

Job Description

Iโ€™m currently partnering with a leading global organisation to find a Principal Network Engineer to join their team in Ireland (Cork or Dublin). This is a senior, hands-on role with real impact โ€” perfect for someone who thrives in complex, high-scale environments.

What youโ€™ll be doing:

  • Designing and delivering resilient data centre, campus, and WAN network solutions
  • Driving large-scale network initiatives from design through to Day 2 operations
  • Leading troubleshooting and root cause analysis for critical issues
  • Collaborating across infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Ensuring robust monitoring, scalability, and operational readiness
  • What weโ€™re looking for:

  • 12โ€“15 yearsโ€™ experience across enterprise networking (DC, campus, WAN, hybrid cloud)
  • Strong expertise in routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN)
  • Experience with Cisco, Arista, HPE, or Aruba technologie...