IT Infrastructure Engineer

Kirby Group Engineering; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression within a growing engineering organisation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering in Limerick is looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to support a hybrid IT environment across project sites and central systems. The role requires strong experience in both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure, primarily Microsoft Azure, ensuring reliability and performance.

You'll be responsible for deploying and managing IT infrastructures such as routers and servers while collaborating with internal teams. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, plus opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting on-premise infrastructure (servers, networking, end-user devices).
• Proven experience working with Microsoft Azure (VMs, networking, storage).
• Experience in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud connectivity).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain on-site IT infrastructure including routers and servers.
• Support commissioning of IT infrastructure for new project sites.
• Monitor and optimise performance of cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Experience with on-premise infrastructure

Microsoft Azure knowledge

Networking knowledge

Troubleshooting network issues

Tools

Windows Server

Azure

Networking devices

Job description

IT Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Limerick, Ireland

Reporting to: IT Infrastructure Team Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our team, supporting a hybrid IT environment across project sites and central systems. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of both on‑premise and cloud‑based infrastructure. You will work across a mix of physical infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, and network connectivity to support business operations across geographically distributed locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Deployment & Support – Install, configure, and maintain on‑site IT infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and servers
• Set up and manage site IT environments, including connectivity, wireless networks, and end‑user equipment
• Support commissioning of IT infrastructure for new project sites
• Deploy and manage Azure resources (Virtual Machines, networking, storage)
• Support and troubleshoot hybrid environments connecting on‑premise infrastructure to Azure
• Manage and maintain Azure VPN connectivity for secure remote access
• Monitor and optimise performance of cloud infrastructure
• Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues across multiple locations
• Ensure resilient, secure connectivity between project sites and central systems
• Work with ISPs and third‑party providers to maintain network uptime
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and infrastructure issues
• Perform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of IT systems
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security across environments
• Implement and maintain security best practices across infrastructure
• Collaborate with internal security teams to meet compliance requirements
• Support backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes
• Track IT assets and maintain accurate inventory
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for systems and solutions
• Contribute to reporting on system health, usage, and incidents
• Work closely with internal IT teams, project managers, and site personnel
• Provide hands‑on support and guidance to end users when required
• Engage with vendors and support providers to resolve issues efficiently

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience supporting on‑premise infrastructure (servers, networking, end‑user devices)
• Proven experience working with Microsoft Azure (VMs, networking, storage)
• Experience in hybrid environments (on‑prem + cloud connectivity)
• Solid networking knowledge (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs)
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure and connectivity issues

Desirable

• Experience with Azure networking (VPN / ExpressRoute)
• Exposure to automation or scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Azure tools)
• Understanding of infrastructure security best practices

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites
• Clear communicator with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Organised, with good documentation and reporting discipline
• Flexible and adaptable in a project‑driven environment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a modern hybrid cloud environment
• Exposure to large‑scale, multi‑site infrastructure projects
• Career progression within a growing engineering organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Additional Information

• This role involves travel to project sites across Ireland
• A full driving licence is required