Job type
PermanentLocation
Shannon, Co ClareWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
InfrastructureIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Salary DOE
IT Systems Engineer | Perm | 5 days onsite in Shannon, Co Clare | €DOE
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join a client of ours with a view to designing, implementing, and managing our enterprise IT infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of business systems while driving innovation and continuous improvement.
About the Role:
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take ownership of infrastructure platforms including compute, networking, storage, and security. You will play a key role in designing scalable environments, maintaining system uptime, and leading infrastructure-related initiatives across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage data centre and cloud infrastructure (including Azure, Nutanix, VMware)
- Oversee enterprise networking environments (LAN, WAN, wireless, internet, and virtual networks)
- Ensure high availability of critical systems through proactive monitoring and issue remediation
- Manage and secure infrastructure components, including firewalls and security services
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and recommend architectural improvements
- Maintain and validate backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Lead infrastructure projects and collaborate across IT teams
- Develop and support monitoring, alerting, and automation frameworks
- Manage identity and access services, including Active Directory and Azure AD
- Oversee user endpoint management, deployments, and application delivery
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX)
- Create and maintain technical documentation and provide knowledge sharing across teams
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- 5+ years in a Systems Engineer or similar role in a medium-to-large environment
- Strong experience with virtualisation platforms (Nutanix, VMware)
- Experience managing storage, backup systems, and server infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with cloud and on-prem automation and deployment
- Solid networking experience across enterprise environments
Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of cloud and on-prem compute, storage, and networking technologies
- Experience designing highly available and scalable environments
- Familiarity with automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts
Skills & Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to lead projects and work independently or collaboratively
- Highly self-motivated with an end-to-end ownership mindset
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Nice to Have
- Experience or certifications in:
- Azure, Nutanix, VMware, Hyper-V, Veeam
- Terraform, PowerShell, Shell scripting
- Networking platforms (Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco)
- Microsoft 365 and Active Directory
- SAP Basis
Please note: You must have either an EEA EU passport or a Stamp 4/Stamp 1G Spousal visa to enter into this position!
If interested, please send an updated CV to me via email - Alice.barry@hays.com