Fixed Term Contract - IT Infrastructure and Support Specialist, Timahoe
Client:
Location:
Timahoe, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
8fa8055e84b6
Job Views:
10
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
IT Infrastructure and Support Specialist
O'Brien Fine Foods
is an Irish family business based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare.
Established in 2000, the business has expanded to become a leading producer of cooked meats in Ireland, with a growing presence in the UK.
We employ over 700 people and specialize in the manufacture and marketing of premium meats, supplying both branded and private label ranges to retailers across Ireland and the UK from our manufacturing sites in Timahoe, Rathowen, and Leytonstone.
Our brands include
Brady Family
, Ireland's No.
1 cooked meats brand,
Green Farm
, Ireland's No 1 white meat brand, and
Bearfields of London
, a traditional ham and gammon business in the UK.
Our purpose is to
bring better quality food to everyone, every day
.
We are committed to sustainability and responsibility, achieving B Corp certification, setting science-based carbon reduction targets, and obtaining gold within Bord Bia's Origin Green.
We seek passionate individuals who share our values and have a genuine eagerness to learn.
With strong growth, O'Brien Fine Foods offers opportunities to make a significant impact.
Role Description
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract.
Reporting to the Head of IT, you will work within a small team to deliver scalable, reliable, redundant, and secure IT infrastructure.
The role involves support and project implementation, primarily on-site.
Responsibilities:
Support of 270 end users across sites (Level 1/2/3 support).
Project management of third-party services.
Lead technical resource on internal projects.
Continuous improvement of IT tools and services.
Administration of existing environment.
Suggest service improvements.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Language Requirements
Successful candidates will have:
Project and Service Management skills.
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and customer service.
Physical skills for cabling and related tasks.
Technical skills including:
Server technology (VMware, Hyper-V, Windows Server 2012/2016).
Office 365 Suite (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive).
Backup technologies (Veamm, Spanning).
SOC/SIEM (Barracuda Skout).
Ability to work under pressure.
Self-driven and autonomous work ethic.
Growth mindset.
Desired Qualifications
Third-level degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering/Technical field.
Desired Experience
Minimum 3 years in a similar role.
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