A growing technology firm in Athlone is seeking an IT Engineer specializing in Cloud, Security, and Governance. This role involves supporting IT operations, driving improvements across cloud systems, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in IT support and a solid understanding of various cloud environments and security principles. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to strategic IT governance efforts. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading global innovation firm in Athlone is seeking a Radio Access Network (RAN) Ericsson Technical Subject Matter Expert to join its Mobile Automation Team. The ideal candidate will drive the design and optimization of automation solutions for mobile networks, requiring deep expertise in RAN platforms and strong collaboration skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on technological advancement and quality in telecom services. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading tech consultancy in Ireland is seeking a Senior React UI Developer to lead the frontend development of a greenfield data dashboard in the telecoms domain. This role emphasizes autonomy, UI/UX design, and collaboration within a scrum team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in frontend development, particularly with React, and a strong ability to work with data-heavy interfaces. The position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About Us Zinkworks is a global leader in innovation, headquartered in Athlone, Ireland, with three office locations worldwide. We utilise the latest cutting‑edge technologies to bring industry‑leading expertise to our Telecommunication and Financial Services clients. We are adept at developing custom innovations that streamline our clients’ workflows and improve operational efficiency. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we have earned a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable software services. We are seeking a highly skilled Radio Access Network (RAN) Ericsson Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our dynamic Mobile Automation Team . The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Ericsson RAN platforms and equipment, along with a strong understanding of Network Automation and Orchestration . As a key player in the team, you will drive the design, architecture, and optimization of automation solutions for our mobile network, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and scalability. Key Responsibilities Technical Expertise: Serve as the primary technical authority on RAN-related topics, with a focus on Ericsson RAN platforms and equipment. Automation Design: Architect, design, and implement RAN automation solutions to streamline network operations, including provisioning, fault management, and performance optimization. Network Orchestration: Support and enhance orchestration capabilities, integrating RAN functionalities into broader service orchestration frameworks. RAN Optimization: Analyze RAN network KPIs and troubleshoot degradation issues. Proactively identify areas of improvement in RAN, such as coverage, hotspots, handover success rates, and other performance-related aspects. Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams (core network, IT, and field operations) to ensure alignment on automation goals. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve RAN automation processes, tools, and technologies, keeping pace with industry advancements. Future Contributions (as the role matures): Contribute to service orchestration strategies, ensuring seamless integration of RAN services. Provide 3rd‑line technical support for automated RAN systems, resolving complex issues and ensuring high availability. Essential Skills & Qualifications Proven expertise with Ericsson Nokia and/or Samsung RAN platforms and equipment, including both physical and virtualized network functions. Strong understanding of RAN architectures, including 4G LTE and 5G NR. Experience with network automation tools and platforms and frameworks, including TM Forum ODA. Familiarity with network orchestration concepts (NFV, SDN, MANO, ETSI frameworks). Solid understanding of OSS/BSS systems, especially Ericsson ENM, AMOS/MOShell, Nokia MantaRay NM / SMO. Experience with bulk provisioning scripting into ENM and knowledge of conflict/overload handling. Understanding of O‑RAN Alliance interfaces (O1, A1, O2, M‑Plane/R1) and rApp capability in multi‑RAT / multi‑vendor environments. Awareness of how the Telecom Security Act (TSA) may impact RAN automation. Strong collaboration, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional engagement skills. Desirable Skills Experience of the end‑to‑end network design and rollout processes for macro and small cell deployments, including experience in planning and rollout of new and brownfield sites (a strong advantage). Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS), especially in the context of telecom management and optimization systems. SQL or experience with CM/PM Databases is desirable. Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automation workflows. Hands‑on experience with scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, or similar tools. Knowledge of cloud‑native architectures and virtualized RAN (vRAN). Familiarity with DevOps practices and Agile methodologies. Industry certifications, e.g., Ericsson Certified Associate, Nokia 5G RAN Specialist or Expert. Educational Requirements Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered. Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission‑critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI‑driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where our commitment to quality and our expertise in software innovation and cutting‑edge technologies helps our clients prepare for the future, accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency. We build long‑lasting relationships with our customers to accompany them through their innovation journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company Overview We are a growing technology‑driven organization with approximately 180 users and multiple cloud‑based systems. While we rely on outsourced IT partners for support, we are strengthening our internal capabilities in IT management, governance, cloud security, and information systems oversight. We are seeking a proactive IT Engineer (Cloud, Security & Governance) to support day‑to‑day IT operations and drive structured improvements across our cloud and information systems landscape. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical capability, organizational discipline, and security awareness, who is eager to contribute to cloud governance, IT security, and ISMS compliance frameworks. Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Vendor Coordination: Serve as the first internal point of contact for IT‑related issues, coordinating with outsourced IT providers to ensure smooth resolution. Monitor IT service requests and follow up to ensure SLAs are achieved. Support user onboarding/offboarding, access provisioning, and device setup. Maintain IT asset inventories (hardware, software, and cloud accounts). Cloud Systems Governance & Documentation: Conduct a full review of existing cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, Google Workspace, and other SaaS applications), map current accounts, permissions, and configurations, identifying security and compliance gaps, create and maintain cloud governance documentation, including system ownership and responsibilities, access control policies and procedures, configuration and change management standards, data retention and backup procedures, establish procedures for ongoing governance, monitoring, and reporting, and develop and implement a Cloud Governance Framework that ensures consistency and control across all platforms. IT Security & Compliance: Support the ongoing implementation and maintenance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with ISO 27001, assist in managing access reviews, risk assessments, and corrective actions, monitor endpoint protection, patch management, and device compliance, help define and document security controls for authentication, MFA, encryption, and data protection across cloud systems, support internal and external security audits by maintaining evidence and tracking remediation. Policy, Process & Continuous Improvement: Draft and maintain IT and security policies, including acceptable use, cloud management, device management, and change control, create procedural documents for IT service delivery and cloud operations, support awareness training initiatives to build security culture among users, proactively identify areas for improvement in IT operations, governance, and compliance processes. Collaboration & Reporting: Liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure IT systems align with business and compliance needs, provide regular reports on IT and cloud system health, risks, and improvement initiatives. Work closely with the VP of Information Systems to deliver on the IT governance and security roadmap. Qualifications & Experience 4‑5 years’ experience in IT support, IT administration, or system/cloud management. Experience working with cloud environments (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS, or Azure). Understanding of information security principles, risk management, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST). Hands‑on experience with vulnerability management, patch control, and endpoint security. Strong documentation, process mapping, and reporting skills. Experience managing or coordinating outsourced IT vendors or MSPs. Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills. Desirable Education and Accreditations Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity. Certifications ITIL® Foundation (v4) CompTIA Security+ or (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Microsoft Certified: Google Cloud Digital Leader Microsoft SC-900: Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals CIPP/E, CGRC or CRISC, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator / Fundamentals, or similar. ISO/IEC 27001 Advanced Risk & Implementer Training About Zinkworks Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission‑critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI‑driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where our commitment to quality and our expertise in software innovation and cutting‑edge technologies helps our clients prepare for the future, accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency. We build long‑lasting relationships with our customers to accompany them through their innovation journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About The Role We’re looking for a Senior React UI Developer to take ownership of the frontend for a user-facing Enterprise dashboard in the telecoms domain. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, can make design decisions independently, and enjoys bringing structure and elegance to complex datasets. You’ll work as part of a cross-functional scrum team alongside backend engineers and solution architects, building performant, user-friendly web interfaces that enable users to explore, visualize, and act on real-time data. What You’ll Do Own the frontend development of a greenfield data dashboard application using React. Design, build, and iterate on interactive UI components for exploring large datasets. Define UI structure and styling – no dedicated UX designer, so you’ll shape the user experience yourself. Work closely with backend engineers and architects to integrate with data APIs and services. Ensure frontend code quality through testing and code reviews. Participate in agile ceremonies (daily standups, planning, retrospectives) as a full member of the scrum team. Help define frontend best practices and frameworks as the project evolves. What You’ll Bring 5+ years of frontend development experience with a strong focus on React. Demonstrated ability to design UI/UX patterns and workflows without dedicated UX support. Comfortable working with data-heavy interfaces (e.g., charts, tables, filters). Good grasp of frontend architecture, component lifecycles, performance optimization, and accessibility. Proficient in Git, agile development workflows, and collaborative tools like Jira or Confluence. Nice to Have Familiarity with FlutterFlow and Streamlit Exposure to containerized environments (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines. Work Model Open to hybrid working arrangements. Collaboration across time zones is expected, so flexibility around meetings is appreciated. Why Join Us? You’ll join a fast-paced environment where your decisions shape the user experience . We’re a team that values autonomy, trust, and high performance. The dashboards you build will play a critical role in how our users understand and act on telecom data. Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission-critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI-driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where our commitment to quality and our expertise in software innovation and cutting-edge technologies helps our clients prepare for the future, accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency. We build long-lasting relationships with our customers to accompany them through their innovation journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr
