Location: All of Ireland

Job Type: Full-time | Field & Office-based

Department: Engineering & Services

About ROCTEL

ROCTEL is Ireland’s only Cisco Powered and Premier Service Provider Partner with global designation. In 2025, we celebrated 25 years in business, delivering secure, scalable, and intelligent network infrastructure to organisations across Ireland, the UK, and beyond.

We deliver high-availability connectivity, core network management, firewalls, collaboration tools, and secure WAN solutions for our clients. Our mission is to simplify complex technologies, enabling organisations to operate securely, productively, and cost-effectively.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a talented engineer to help bridge today’s critical network security operations with tomorrow’s AI-powered innovations.

Role Overview

This is a hybrid role combining hands-on network security engineering with forward-looking innovation in AI.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining and optimising secure, high-availability client networks, while also contributing to the design and development of intelligent, AI-enhanced security systems.

Working across both customer environments and internal projects, you’ll help ensure our clients remain ROCSOLID, while supporting the evolution of next-generation, AI-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise Cisco-based security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, and secure WAN environments
• Conduct proactive threat detection using XDR and participate in SOC operations to analyze and respond to security events, with occasional fieldwork as needed.
• Perform network upgrades, patching, and maintenance (including occasional out-of-hours work where required)
• Collaborate with field engineers on client sites to support installations and troubleshooting
• Support and enhance secure connectivity across multi-site client environments
• Contribute to the design and development of AI-driven security solutions and intelligent automation systems
• Work closely with internal teams to improve visibility, resilience, and performance across networks

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
• Cisco CCNP certification (or equivalent hands-on experience with Cisco security technologies)
• Strong experience in network security, including firewalls, VPNs, and secure infrastructure
• Genuine interest in AI and its application within cybersecurity and network operations
• Full driver’s licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required
• Right to work in Ireland is essential

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge Cisco-powered technologies
• Exposure to emerging AI-driven security and automation initiatives
• Modern city centre offices
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible working
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing training and development

If you’re ready to innovate, learn, and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

• Please send your CV and Cover Letter to careers@roctel.net with the subject line “AI & Security Network Engineer – Ireland”.

Pay: €50,000.00-€60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Cisco CCNP certification or equivalent hands-on experience with Cisco security technologies?
• Do you hold a degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person