Senior Network Engineer

Permanent / Hybrid Contract with 2- 3 days on site each week (Dublin, Limerick, Belfast, London or Kent) The Role: As a member of the Sysco Network team, the Senior Network Engineer is responsible for providing network support of Sysco’s initiative in networks and automation with a focus on delivering effective and efficient network support services. The Senior Network Engineer reports into the Network Manager but will be embedded into the Sysco Global Network team. Role Responsibilities: Maintain key Network devices on a daily basis Supports the user community via Service Now tickets, and assist in problem resolution Monitor operations of LAN, WAN, Load Balancing, VPN, Security, and Wi-Fi Monitors all aspects of project and daily operations as it relates to network services Provide timely project status updates to customers, PMO Teams, and management Performs operational tasks with Service Now ticket support. Understanding and ongoing support of all LAN, WAN, VPN, WLS, IPT, Load Balancing, Security, content filtering Perform problem isolation within the network infrastructure Participate in an enterprise infrastructure On-call rotation Participate within projects across the enterprise network Support the campus environments as required, remote site locations, and corporate Data Centre Locations Develop operational knowledge of Network-based tools that support the enterprise network environments Skill & Experience: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or a related field, with equivalent experience or certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or other advanced network qualifications held continuously for over multiple years. You will bring deep expertise in key areas including load balancers, firewalls, routing protocols (BGP, IBGP, OSPF, EIGRP), security, cloud networks, automation, and Python programming. A strong understanding of network fundamentals and extensive experience integrating network systems with storage, compute, virtualization, wireless, and security infrastructure is essential. The role requires hands-on experience with a broad range of technologies such as Cisco ASA Firewalls (multi-context/failover), Cisco Catalyst and Nexus series (9000/7000/5000/2000), Cisco VSS, StackWise, TACACS, WAAS, wireless controllers (Cisco and Motorola), QoS for voice/video, and remote cloud services (AWS, Azure, SoftCloud). You should be proficient in using network tools such as Fluke, Infoblox, SolarWinds, and have expertise in application performance analysis, TCP/IP, packet capture/sniffing, and Visio-based design documentation. Success in this role will require strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and a proven ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced, enterprise-scale environment with 300+ sites. Security qualifications and cloud experience are highly desirable, along with a deep understanding of VPN, WAN, LAN, wireless, and load balancing technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality network solutions. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 72,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. Sysco International, officially formed in 2021, is the externally reported segment of Sysco's foodservice businesses outside of the United States. It comprises businesses in the Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Ireland, Mexico, Panama, Sweden, the United Kingdom - as well as Sysco's export business, International Food Group.