Systems Administrator

ICDS Group; Cavan; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech organization located in County Cavan seeks a proactive Systems Administrator to manage scalable IT infrastructure aligned with business needs. In this role, you'll collaborate with teams to implement and support core systems, ensuring high availability and compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in IT-related fields and extensive experience with VMware, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure, along with a passion for problem-solving and communication across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience and certifications.
• Experience in regulated environments with a focus on IT security and compliance.
• Strong communication skills engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to define infrastructure requirements.
• Implement, maintain, and support core infrastructure systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and system issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

systems administrator

IT

Hardware

Software

SAP

Python

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline

Tools

VMware

Veeam

Fortigate

SQL Server

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Linux (Ubuntu and RHEL)

Zabbix

Job description

Systems Administrator - County Cavan

The Role

We are seeking a highly adaptable, solution-oriented Systems Administrator to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation. This role requires a proactive individual who can design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure IT infrastructure aligned with business needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, deliver effective infrastructure solutions, and manage external service providers to ensure high availability, security, and performance across IT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to define infrastructure requirements and design efficient, scalable solutions.

• Implement, maintain, and support core infrastructure systems, including both hardware and software components.

• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure and system issues to ensure stability, reliability, and performance.

• Ensure infrastructure environments comply with relevant standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIS2).

• Maintain clear and accurate documentation covering systems, configurations, and operational processes.

• Contribute to ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption and modernisation projects.

• Provide support, guidance, and training as required to enable effective use of IT systems across the organisation.

• Coordinate with and manage external IT service providers where necessary.

Skills & Experience

Education & Background

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience and relevant certifications.

Technical Skills

• Virtualisation: VMware

• Backup & Recovery: Veeam

• Networking: General networking principles, UniFi

• Firewalls: Fortigate

• Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Defender and Intune

• Windows Client and Server operating systems

• Active Directory and Entra ID

• Databases: SQL Server (administration and troubleshooting)

• Microsoft Azure

• Familiarity with ISO27001 and NIS2 compliance requirements

Advantageous Skills

• SAP and data management environments

• Linux (Ubuntu and RHEL)

• Monitoring tools (e.g. Zabbix)

• Python scripting and automation

• SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)

• Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code

General Competencies

• Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on IT security and compliance.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-focused mindset.

• Highly adaptable and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Skills:
systems administrator IT Hardware Software SAP Python