Graduate IT Infrastructure Engineer – Hands-On, Multi-Site

Dawn Meats; Waterford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats offers an entry-level IT infrastructure opportunity for graduates, college leavers or apprentices to build a career across a multi-site manufacturing environment. You will work with experienced engineers, gaining hands-on exposure to systems, networks and security controls.

The role starts with supervised tasks and grows to troubleshooting, site deployments, automation and small projects as capability develops.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in infrastructure, networking and cyber security demonstrated through study, work experience, a home lab, projects, certifications or practical problem solving.
• A relevant degree, diploma, certificate or apprenticeship pathway in computing, IT, networking, cyber security or a related discipline. Equivalent practical learning will be considered.
• Basic understanding of IP networking, operating systems, hardware and cloud or Microsoft 365 concepts.
• A logical approach to troubleshooting and the patience to work through technical problems methodically.
• Good written and verbal communication, including the ability to record actions and explain issues clearly.
• A reliable, organised approach and willingness to ask questions, accept feedback and follow controlled processes.
• Ability to work both independently on defined tasks and cooperatively as part of a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor infrastructure and security dashboards, respond to alerts and escalate issues per procedures.
• Provide first and second-line support for servers, networks, Wi‑Fi, identity, Microsoft 365 and endpoint services.
• Assist with installation, configuration and testing of switches, wireless APs, firewalls, servers and related equipment.
• Support user and device administration, patching, software deployment, access reviews and routine security checks.
• Carry out structured troubleshooting using logs, monitoring tools and knowledge articles.
• Assist with site surveys, equipment roll-outs, network cabinet checks and asset updates.
• Maintain documentation, diagrams, inventory records and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure and cyber security improvement projects and report progress.
• Learn change control, information security, data protection, health & safety and business continuity requirements.
• Build knowledge through coaching, training and industry certification.
• Contribute ideas for automation and more efficient support processes.
• Take increasing ownership of incidents and small changes as competence grows.

Skills

Interest in infra & cyber security

Networking basics

Microsoft 365 concepts

Troubleshooting mindset

Communication skills

Organisation & follow processes

Team collaboration

Education

IT degree/diploma/certificate/Apprenticeship pathway

Equivalent practical learning

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft 365

Job description

Dawn Meats offers an entry-level IT infrastructure opportunity for graduates, college leavers or apprentices to build a career across a multi-site manufacturing environment. You will work with experienced engineers, gaining hands-on exposure to systems, networks and security controls.

The role starts with supervised tasks and grows to troubleshooting, site deployments, automation and small projects as capability develops.