Senior Network Engineer

Job Description:

The Opportunity

At Workhuman, we're on a mission to make work more human by helping organisations celebrate, connect, and empower their people. We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure team and help deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing network services that support our global business.
 

Based in our Park West, Dublin office, this is a hybrid role, with three days per week onsite. You'll play a key role in designing, modernising, and supporting our global network infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments. Working closely with Infrastructure, Information Security, Cloud Engineering, Workplace Technology, and external partners, you'll help shape the future of our network services through automation, innovation, and continuous improvement.
 

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to lead the evolution of a modern global enterprise network built on Cisco Meraki LAN and Wi-Fi, Fortinet security, SD-WAN, SASE, and Microsoft Azure.
• A genuine opportunity to influence the technical direction of our network infrastructure, with the autonomy to modernise, simplify, and improve every facet of the corporate networking environment.
• Hands-on experience delivering secure, cloud-first networking solutions across hybrid infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and multiple global office locations.
• The chance to drive network automation and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and other modern automation tools, reducing operational overhead while improving reliability and consistency.
• Close collaboration with Cloud Engineering, Information Security, Workplace Technology, and Infrastructure teams to deliver business-critical initiatives and improve the employee experience worldwide.
• Ownership of challenging technical projects spanning network architecture, security, cloud connectivity, resiliency, and operational excellence.
• An environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering best practices, where new ideas are encouraged and technical leadership is recognised.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development, certification, mentoring, and exposure to emerging networking and security technologies.

What you bring

• 7+ years' experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure within complex, multi-site organisations.
• Strong expertise across enterprise routing, switching, wireless networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, network security, and high-availability network design.
• Proven experience administering Cisco Meraki switching and wireless environments, with a strong understanding of cloud-managed networking.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet (FortiGate) firewalls, SD-WAN, secure remote access, and modern SASE connectivity solutions.
• Experience designing and supporting Azure networking, including hybrid connectivity, virtual networking, routing, and secure cloud integration.
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies such as Terraform, Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, or similar tools to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• A strong understanding of Zero Trust networking principles, network segmentation, and secure enterprise connectivity.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex networking issues across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Infrastructure, Security, Cloud Engineering, Workplace Technology, and external partners.
• A passion for continuous improvement, with the curiosity and initiative to modernise infrastructure, automate manual processes, and introduce best practices.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, NSE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent are highly regarded.

Your achievements

• You've designed and delivered secure, resilient enterprise network solutions that improved business continuity, scalability, and the end-user experience across on-premises and cloud environments.
• You've successfully modernised network infrastructure by implementing technologies such as SD-WAN, SASE, cloud networking, or network automation, improving performance, security, and operational efficiency.
• You've led or played a key role in delivering complex infrastructure projects, collaborating effectively with Cloud Engineering, Information Security, Workplace Technology, and external partners to achieve successful business outcomes.
• You've improved the reliability and manageability of enterprise networks through automation, Infrastructure as Code, standardisation, and continuous service improvement.
• You've demonstrated technical leadership by mentoring engineers, sharing knowledge, establishing best practices, and helping shape the future direction of enterprise networking within your organisation.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with years of service.
• Company-funded VHI Health Care and Dental cover for employees and dependants.
• Pension commencing after probation.
• Participation in Workhuman's employee recognition programmes.
• Discounted gift certificates.
• Discounted TaxSaver Travel Cards and free onsite parking (subject to availability).
• Income Protection.
• Life Assurance.
• Access to our Tuition Reimbursement Scheme.
• Access to Workhuman University.
• Additional workplace perks including complimentary grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options, fruit, tea and coffee, wellness initiatives, and company events throughout the year.

Workhuman® is on a mission to be a force for good in the lives of people at work by harnessing the power of recognition and connection. Our Social Recognition® platform helps organisations celebrate their people, strengthen workplace culture, and drive employee engagement. By combining the power of recognition data with AI, we've pioneered Human Intelligence™—industry-first insights and capabilities that elevate culture, performance, and, above all, people.

In short, we're helping some of the world's leading organisations turn recognition into a force for good. We hope you'll join us.

Workhuman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or civil partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success, and we are committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

The Company:

At Workhuman® our mission is to bring more humanity to the workplace. We recognise and embrace individuals’ differences and believe that workforce diversity and inclusion are essential to our long-term growth and success. Even if you don’t think you “check every single box” above, please still consider applying. We’re looking for a human who is collaborative, innovative with a growth mindset

We love what we do because we’re shaping the future of work through our people and our technology. Our human cloud-based applications are helping some of the world’s leading global brands connect culture to shared purpose. The Workhuman Cloud empowers employees to thank, talk and celebrate each other, creating an environment that sparks gratitude and human connection while increasing employee engagement and productivity.

Did you know we have an award-winning culture across EMEA and North America:

• We were named as #5 Best Workplace in the Great Place to Work Awards in Ireland in 2022 in the large-sized workplace category. We were also recognised as the Best Workplace for Women and the Best Workplace in Technology in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

• In 2021 we were named as #2 Best Workplace in Europe in the medium-sized workplace category.

•  We were also recognised as #2 Best Large Places to Work in Boston by Built In for 2023 as well as the Best Place to Work in Boston, U.S. Best Large Places to Work, and U.S. Best Places to Work.

• There are currently over 7.5 million users on the Workhuman® cloud across 180 countries.

• Our core values are Respect, Determination, Innovation, and Imagination.

Workhuman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We proudly provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Workhuman are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Workhuman believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.