Senior TechOps Engineer

Unipharmedtech; South Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Unipharmedtech is hiring a Senior Systems Administrator to manage on‑prem and cloud infrastructure, ensuring stability, security and high performance across Windows, cloud platforms, and virtualisation. You will install, configure, and maintain servers, storage and networking components, while coordinating with SecOps for security policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring health and capacity, patching, disaster recovery testing, automation with PowerShell, and collaboration with developers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Systems Administrator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows systems.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Experience with networking and diagnosing TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs.
• Hands-on PowerShell scripting experience.
• Disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and security management.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with strong time management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems issues.
• Preferred: Docker and Kubernetes; monitoring tools such as SCOM, Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Azure Monitor.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-premises and cloud-based systems and support infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage, and networking components.
• Ensure stability, security, and performance across platforms.
• Monitor health, performance, and capacity; troubleshoot issues for high availability.
• Patch management and upgrades to minimise business disruptions.
• Implement and maintain security policies in line with SecOps; remediate vulnerabilities.
• Liaise with vendors for firewall, VPN, and security tool upgrades.
• Manage backup strategies and disaster recovery plans; test procedures regularly.
• Develop scripts and automation for system administration tasks using PowerShell.
• Collaborate with developers and IT staff; document configurations and processes.

Skills

Windows systems

Cloud platforms

Virtualisation

Networking

PowerShell scripting

Disaster recovery

Cybersecurity

Hybrid work

Problem solving

Docker & Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SCOM

Nagios

Zabbix

Prometheus

Azure Monitor

Job description

Key Responsibilities:Systems Administration:Manage and support on-premises and cloud-based systems.Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software, including servers, storage, and networking components.Ensure the stability, security, and performance of IT infrastructure across multiple platforms.Monitoring & Performance Tuning:Monitor systems' health, performance, and capacity.Identify and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and optimal performance.Proactively manage patching and upgrades to minimise disruptions to the business.Security Management:Implement and maintain security policies and procedures to protect systems and data, as laid out by our SecOps teamRemediate vulnerabilities, ensuring systems are compliant with best practices and relevant regulations.Liaise with vendors to plan upgrades to managed firewalls, VPNs, and other security tools.Backup & Disaster Recovery:Manage backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.Regularly test and refine recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and rapid restoration capabilities.Automation & Scripting:Develop scripts and automation processes for system administration tasks using PowerShellCollaboration & Support:Provide support for escalated issues from Internal Team Members and outsourced L1/L2 ProviderCollaborate with developers, network administrators, and other IT staff to optimise and streamline infrastructure.Document system configurations, processes, and procedures for IT staff and end-users.Required Skills & Qualifications:5+ years of experience as a Senior Systems Administrator or similar role.Strong knowledge of Windows systems.In-depth Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).Experience with networking and diagnosing issues relating to (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, etc.)Hands-on experience scripting using PowerShell.Experience with disaster recovery planning and execution.Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and security management (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).Ability to work in a hybrid environment with strong time management skills.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems issues.Participate in on-call rotaPreferred Qualifications:Microsoft Server and Azure Certifications advantageous.Experience with containerisation using Docker and KubernetesFamiliarity with monitoring tools (SCOM, Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Azure Monitor).