Senior System Engineer

Senior System Administrator - 3rd Level (HyperV/ Windows Servers/ Powershell)

Job Description:

Our client is one of the top clients to work for in Ireland. The client employs over 4000 staff in Ireland and have multiple sites throughout Ireland. You will be part of their existing System infrastructure team internal IT team. This is a hybrid-based position with excellent opportunities to contribute to the enhancement and stability of enterprise-scale virtualisation and automation infrastructure

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain virtualisation platforms (such as Hyper-V or VMware) to ensure scalability, availability, and secure system environments.
• Develop and manage automated scripts and workflows using PowerShell and/or Python to optimise virtual infrastructure management tasks.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for both on-site and remote server infrastructure, handling troubleshooting and system recovery when needed.
• Implement system upgrades and integration of hardware/software solutions with minimal impact on operational continuity.
• Document technical procedures, architectural designs, and operational support guides for internal use.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align infrastructure with organisational and security objectives.
• Oversee incident management, including escalation processes to internal teams or external suppliers.
• Act as a subject matter expert in virtualisation and automation, mentoring junior staff and promoting best practices

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing and architecting large-scale virtual environments.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities, particularly using PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft networking components including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects from design through to implementation and support.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud and hybrid environments including platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with integrating virtualisation platforms with storage technologies such as NetApp, SAN, or NAS.
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems.
• Experience with Cisco networking solutions.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Valid driver’s license (Desirable)

Educational Requirements:

• A third-level qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred

How to Apply:

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