Position: Senior System Administrator
Location: Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Company Description
We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.
Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing and maintaining IT systems, with a proven track record of leading projects and initiatives. This role requires advanced technical skills, strong leadership abilities, and a strategic approach to IT system management. This position requires working in the office five days a week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the administration and maintenance of complex IT environments, including servers, networks, and storage systems.
• Ability to carry out complex information technology (IT) tasks such as configuration management, access control, security, and troubleshooting, in addition to ensuring the system’s business as usual (BAU) operations.
• Developing and implementing IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Managing and mentoring junior system administrators and IT support staff.
• Ensuring system security and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Overseeing system performance monitoring and optimization.
• Coordinating and managing IT projects, including system upgrades and migrations.
• Collaborating with other departments to align IT initiatives with business goals.
• Conducting root cause analysis and implementing solutions to prevent recurring issues.
• Evaluating and recommending new technologies and tools to enhance system capabilities.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of system configurations, changes, and issues.

Skills and Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Preferred). Equivalent work experience and certifications will also be considered.
• Extensive experience as a System Administrator or similar role, with a focus on senior-level responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• Database Management activities, including data asset movement, design, setup, installation, and monitoring.
• Ability to liaise between consumers and database-related challenges, like archiving and restoration.
• Expertise in virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Strong experience with network management and security protocols.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use own initiative with a hands-on approach.

Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs. If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a growing industry, please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.

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Application due
28/6/2024
Start Date
-
Workplace
Dublin

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the administration and maintenance of complex IT environments, including servers, networks, and storage systems.
• Ability to carry out complex information technology (IT) tasks such as configuration management, access control, security, and troubleshooting, in addition to ensuring the system’s business as usual (BAU) operations.
• Developing and implementing IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Managing and mentoring junior system administrators and IT support staff.
• Ensuring system security and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Overseeing system performance monitoring and optimization.
• Coordinating and managing IT projects, including system upgrades and migrations.
• Collaborating with other departments to align IT initiatives with business goals.
• Conducting root cause analysis and implementing solutions to prevent recurring issues.
• Evaluating and recommending new technologies and tools to enhance system capabilities.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of system configurations, changes, and issues

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Preferred). Equivalent work experience and certifications will also be considered.
• Extensive experience as a System Administrator or similar role, with a focus on senior-level responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• Database Management activities, including data asset movement, design, setup, installation, and monitoring.
• Ability to liaise between consumers and database-related challenges, like archiving and restoration.
• Expertise in virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Strong experience with network management and security protocols.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use own initiative with a hands-on approach