HEAnet

Ireland's national education and research network provider, HEAnet has 4 open positions based in Dublin. HEAnet provides a comprehensive, high-performance network infrastructure that connects all Irish universities, institutes of technology, and research institutions — helping millions of students, educators, and researchers across Ireland access world-class digital resources with greater speed, reliability, and security through its proprietary backbone and unified service excellence.

Hiring covers network engineering, cybersecurity, and technical operations functions. HEAnet's Dublin headquarters is the heartbeat of the organization, housing its core engineering teams that work on the development and optimization of its national fibre-optic network, unified cloud architectures, and emerging AI-driven cybersecurity and network monitoring tools.

The seniority profile includes mid-level and senior technology positions. Key skills include network engineering (MPLS, BGP), cybersecurity (SOC operations), cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), systems administration, and project management. For engineering roles, experience in building and maintaining large-scale, mission-critical network infrastructure and a deep commitment to HEAnet's standards of reliability and security are particularly valued.

HEAnet distinguishes itself through its focus on "Connecting Ireland's Education and Research Community," providing a world-class network infrastructure that is critical to the country's academic and research ecosystem. The organization's growth has been driven by its commitment to service innovation and its focus on using technology to enhance the digital capabilities of Ireland's higher education and research sectors.

As a nationally important, purpose-driven technology organization with a strong focus on people and mission, HEAnet offers a dynamic and intellectually stimulating professional environment.

For network engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and technical operations specialists in Dublin, HEAnet offers careers with one of the most critical technology organizations in the country. The organization provides competitive compensation, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to work on one of the most advanced national research and education networks in Europe. HEAnet's Dublin base status means genuine strategic influence and the opportunity to contribute directly to the future of Ireland's digital infrastructure. Joining HEAnet means being part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and committed to building a more connected and secure future for Irish education — providing a rewarding and high-impact career path for technical talent.