At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse business needs and create effective network solutions in a global environment.
- Company: Join a leading tech company in Northern Ireland with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical, pension, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global network operations and enhance your technical skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of experience and relevant networking certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
PLEASE NOTE-THIS ROLE IS BASED IN NORTHERN IRELAND, WITH NO OPTION FOR REMOTE. NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE.
The Network Systems Professional is responsible for analysing and defining business needs and translating them into effective technical solutions. The role involves supporting and evolving a globally distributed network environment across on-premises data centres, cloud platforms, and international offices spanning North America, EMEA, and APAC. This hands-on position combines network operations, design, security, voice systems, and cloud connectivity within a mission-critical environment. The postholder will monitor network performance and electronic transactions, proactively identify and resolve issues, and ensure system reliability and security. In addition, the role requires maintaining accurate technical documentation, and working closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and external vendors to deliver robust and scalable network solutions aligned to organisational requirements.
General Responsibilities
- Key participant in the designing and implementing of network communications and solution improvements.
- Key participant in the implementation of system enhancements (software and hardware updates) that will improve the performance and reliability of the system.
- Collaborates on the load configuration of a central data communication processor and makes recommendations for purchase or upgrade of data networks.
- Organizes terminal orders and cable installation, network system planning, upgrading, monitoring, testing and servicing.
- May be internal or external, client-focused, working in conjunction with Professional Services and Outsourcing functions.
Experience / Qualifications
- A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Business ethics - Ability to practice and behave consistently and effectively in areas of business practice and conflicts of interest.
- Communication - Ability to communicate effectively by getting the right message across to the right people at the right time on a regular basis.
- Customer Orientation - Ability to meet customers expectations by identifying and anticipating customers needs and integrating these into work; ability to develop new added value for customers and act with the customer in mind.
- Result orientation - Ability to take steps personally to ensure that mutual goals and performance targets are met within the appropriate timeframe.
- Teamwork - Ability to work with others and work synergistically with fellow team-members.
- Planning and Organizing - Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and schedules in all areas to meet requirements.
- Problem solving - Ability to reach logical conclusions to situations by appropriately analyzing the situation. Balances the benefits, risks and consequences of actions.
- Time Management - Ability to assess your ability to manage your time, and the effectiveness of your team to reach department objectives.
- Conflict management - Ability to recognize and work towards a mutually agreeable solution when confronted with conflict.
- Resilience - Ability to work under pressure and prioritize.
Additional Job Description
Essential Criteria:
- Years of experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Certifications: Basic networking certification such as Cisco (e.g., CCNA) or Fortinet (e.g., FCA).
- Industry experience: Automotive, regulated environments, or manufacturing.
- Must-have technical skills: Network Data: routing and switching, wireless; Network Security: FortiGate products, Cisco ASA, Cisco ISE; Network Voice.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Sensata is committed to the provision of training, development and promotion opportunities. A comprehensive Induction programme is also available to all our new employees. Please note that all successful candidates must undergo a medical examination which includes a drugs test.
Skills: network data, Cisco
Benefits: private medical, pension, hybrid, onsite parking.
Network Specialist TLNT1_NI in Newtownabbey employer: Sensata Technologies
At Sensata, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in Northern Ireland, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes and clear pathways for advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. With competitive salaries, a robust benefits package including private medical care and pension options, and a culture that values teamwork and resilience, we provide a rewarding workplace for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the network systems field.
