IT Systems Manager, UCD IT , Spc until May 2031 with panel

University College Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin is seeking an IT Systems Manager in the Infrastructure Team to lead an operational IT group delivering critical services to the UCD community and manage technical projects across on‑premise and cloud platforms.

The role requires strong communication with senior management, evaluation and implementation of new technologies, and responsibility for the design and management of infrastructure solutions, storage and data centres.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an operational IT team.
• Experience with infrastructure, storage and data centres.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to varied audiences.
• Experience designing, deploying and managing on‑prem and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead an operational IT team delivering critical IT services to the UCD community.
• Manage technical projects and evaluate/deploy new technology and software.
• Design and manage infrastructure solutions, both on‑premise and in the cloud, and oversee daily IT operations.

Job description

Applications are invited for the role of IT Systems Manager in the Infrastructure Team. The IT Systems Manager will be responsible for leading an operational IT team in delivering critical IT services to the UCD community. The role will include managing technical projects, evaluating, developing and implementing new technology and software within the University. The successful candidate will also be expected to assist with the design and management of Infrastructure solutions both on-premise and in the cloud and daily operational facets of the UCD IT Systems, Storage and Data Centres. A key role for the IT Systems Manager is the ability to effectively communicate complex, technical issues to a wide and varied audience and interact with senior management within the University as required.

The role involves dealing with a wide range of complicated technologies and will require knowledge, experience and first‑hand involvement in the provision and support of Systems, Storage and Data Centres.

Reporting to the CIO or their nominee, the postholder will be responsible for a substantial programme of work, comprising multiple major projects and technical development initiatives.

95 Admin Off Ia\2013 (2010) Salary: €72,750 - €85,012 per annum

Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 28/10/2026

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Tá ról ríthábhachtach ag an teicneolaíocht maidir le dul chun cinn agus nuálaíocht a chur chun cinn ar fud na hollscoile. In UCD, aithnítear anois go bhfuil an campas digiteach chomh tábhachtach céanna leis an gcampas fisiciúil. Tá freagracht ar Sheirbhísí TF UCD as dearadh, forbairt, cur i bhfeidhm, bainistíocht agus tacaíocht a dhéanamh do raon leathan réiteach agus seirbh...