Wintel Server Engineer / Administrator – Onsite Role (Galway) | Full-Time – ContractAre you an experienced Wintel Server Engineer with strong hands-on expertise across Microsoft enterprise environments, infrastructure operations, and IT security?Do you thrive in structured, mission-critical environments where service reliability, security, and operational excellence are essential?We are seeking aWintel Server Engineer / Administratorto provide onsite IT infrastructure support and administration, contributing to the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise IT services within a public-sector environment.Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 5 days per weekDaily Hours:7.5 hours per day (excluding breaks), between 8:00am and 6:00pmContract Start Date:1st May 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)Engagement Type:Full-timeContract Duration:1 yearLocation:Onsite – Oranmore, Co. GalwayOccasional travel within Ireland may be required (fewer than four times per year), including visits to offices in Dublin 2, Furnace (Co. Mayo), or research vessels when in Irish ports. Approved travel costs will be reimbursed in line with public-sector contractor travel rates.This is a fully onsite role. Candidates unwilling to attend onsite as required should not apply.Role OverviewThe Wintel Server Engineer / Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and security of enterprise IT infrastructure.The role involves supporting business-critical systems, ensuring high availability, applying security controls, and contributing to infrastructure projects, service provisioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & SupportPerform daily system and service health checks to ensure availability of IT and telephony services.Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents escalated via the IT Service Desk.Conduct proactive security monitoring to prevent intrusion, malware, ransomware, or spyware incidents.Perform daily and weekly backup operations to ensure system and data integrity.Manage user account provisioning, including creation, modification, and removal of access.Develop and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with associated KPIs for IT service quality and delivery.Maintenance & InfrastructureApply critical security patches and system updates in a timely manner.Ensure all infrastructure components are covered by vendor support and maintenance contracts.Conduct performance testing and capacity planning across virtual and physical servers, SANs, and network infrastructure.Maintain server rooms, communications cabinets, cabling, and equipment to required operational standards.Ensure all IT operational procedures and service documentation are current and maintained.Conduct and document disaster recovery, business continuity, and intrusion detection testing.Work with IT management to ensure IT policies, standards, and procedures remain current.Maintain accurate records of infrastructure changes and maintenance activities.Support IT security audits and ensure timely remediation of audit findings.Service Provisioning & ProjectsProvision IT services for new staff, relocations, and organisational changes.Participate in infrastructure and systems projects, advising on technical feasibility and security considerations.Configure system software in support of new services and project delivery.Engage with vendors and service providers to install and expand IT infrastructure.Extend and support the Wide Area Network (WAN) as required.Out-of-Hours SupportProvide occasional out-of-hours support to facilitate installations, maintenance, or system upgrades:Approximately 4 hours of evening work per quarterApproximately 4 hours of weekend (Saturday) work per quarterExperience & Skills Required (Mandatory)Minimum 4+ years' extensive professional experience in Wintel server administration or a closely related roleAdministration of Microsoft enterprise environments including:Windows Server Operating SystemsActive DirectoryMicrosoft AzureHyper-VSystem Centre Configuration ManagerOperations Manager & Virtual Machine ManagerMicrosoft ExchangeMicrosoft 365 Enterprise Mobility & Security administration, including:Endpoint ManagementIdentity & Access ManagementData ProtectionSecurity monitoring and threat detection experience using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Darktrace, or equivalentBackup, restore, and disaster recovery administration supporting business SLAsExperience with CommVault and Azure Site Recovery is advantageousSystem administration experience including:LAN/WAN administrationSAN management (e.g. Dell EMC Unity)Firewall administration (e.g. Juniper)Endpoint security (Defender for Endpoint, Intune)Working knowledge of Unix/LinuxExperience implementing IT security policies, controls, and structured service delivery frameworks (e.g. ITIL)Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and stakeholder reportingAbility to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary IT teamsQualifications (Mandatory)Degree (NFQ Level 6 or higher) inIT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related disciplineDriving Licence & Transport (Mandatory)Full cleanIrish driving licenceand own transport ( A "clean licence" means the candidate is not currently disqualified from driving)English Language Requirement (Mandatory)Must be fluent in EnglishCV must indicate whether the candidate is a native English speakerNon-native speakers must hold CEFR Level C2 (Mastery/Proficiency) certification