Graduate Infrastructure Engineer – Networking & Security

Dawn Meats; Waterford; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats invites graduates, college leavers and apprentices to join our Brighter Futures Programme. You will work with experienced engineers on enterprise IT infrastructure across multiple sites, gaining hands-on exposure to systems, networks and security controls in a multi-site manufacturing environment.

The role starts with supervised learning and defined tasks, then progresses to troubleshooting, site deployments, automation and project work as capability grows, under mentorship and formal

Qualifications

• Degree or apprenticeship pathway in computing, IT, networking, cyber security or related discipline.
• Equivalent practical learning will be considered.
• Basic understanding of IP networking, operating systems, hardware and cloud/Microsoft 365 concepts.
• Logical approach to troubleshooting and methodical problem solving.
• Good written and verbal communication, including documenting actions clearly.
• Reliable, organised approach and willingness to follow processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor infrastructure and security dashboards; respond to alerts and incidents per procedures.
• Provide first/second line support for servers, networks, Wi-Fi, identity, M365 and endpoints.
• Assist with installation, configuration and testing of switches, access points, firewalls, servers and related gear.
• Support user and device administration, patching, software deployment and security checks.
• Carry out structured troubleshooting using logs and diagnostics.
• Assist with site surveys, equipment roll-outs, and network cabling coordination.
• Maintain documentation, diagrams, inventories and SOPs.
• Participate in infrastructure and cyber security improvement projects and report progress.
• Learn and apply change control, information security, data protection, health and safety, business continuity.
• Build technical knowledge through coaching, training and certifications.
• Contribute ideas for automation and better monitoring.
• Take increasing ownership of incidents and small changes as competence grows.

Skills

Infrastructure interest

Networking

Cyber security

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Computing/IT degree or apprenticeship

Equivalent practical learning

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft 365

Linux

Virtualisation

Endpoint management

Job description

Dawn Meats invites graduates, college leavers and apprentices to join our Brighter Futures Programme. You will work with experienced engineers on enterprise IT infrastructure across multiple sites, gaining hands-on exposure to systems, networks and security controls in a multi-site manufacturing environment.

The role starts with supervised learning and defined tasks, then progresses to troubleshooting, site deployments, automation and project work as capability grows, under mentorship and formal