Job Title: Senior Wintel System Architect Location: Remote (with 1 day per week onsite in Longford required) Contract Duration: 24 Months Start Date: Sept/October 2025 Day Rate: Circa 750 eur Travel: Occasional travel to other sites required own transport and insurance necessary. Candidates must possess an Irish/EU Passport of full valid work permit. Client Type: Government sector About the Role We are seeking an experienced Wintel Architect to join our clients team on a 12-month contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Windows-based infrastructure, virtualization technologies, and enterprise IT systems, with a track record of designing and leading complex projects across distributed environments. Mandatory Requirements Minimum 7+ years of experience in a similar IT infrastructure/architectural role. Bachelors Degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in Computer Science or related discipline. Full clean driving license, own vehicle, and business class car insurance (evidence required). Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and optimise Microsoft Server environments across multiple locations. Architect and support virtualization platforms including Hyper-V, VMware, and Citrix Hypervisor. Implement and manage Microsoft operating systems and deployment technologies. Support and integrate Email platforms, including Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino. Design and maintain Citrix environments (CVAD, Storefront, PVS, etc.). Integrate and manage CCTV systems, body-worn camera solutions, and associated video management platforms. Architect and optimize enterprise storage and backup environments (Rubrik, HP DataProtector, Quest NetVault). Lead Windows team participation in new and emerging projects. Mentor and guide technical team members, contributing to strategy and architectural decisions. Core Technical Skills Infrastructure & Directory Services Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, DFS, ADFS, LAPS, OU management Certificate Services, SharePoint, PowerShell scripting Server & Virtualization Platforms Microsoft Server OS: 2012 R2 2022; Windows 10 & 11 Hyper-V (2016/2019), VMware vSphere/vCenter 8, Citrix Hypervisor 8.x Email & Messaging Microsoft Exchange 2013/2019, Lotus Domino, Commvault Mail Archiving, SMTP, TrendMicro ScanMail Application & Desktop Deployment MECM/SCCM, GPO-based deployment, .WIM imaging, InstallShield, Office 365/2019 Security & Endpoint Management Trellix DLP/Move, Ivanti, Safenet 2FA, MobileIron MDM CCTV & Video Management Edesix, Intellex, Victor CCTV systems (LDAP integration, role-based access, storage config) Storage & Backup Nimble, 3Par, HP MSA, Scality S3, Rubrik, HP DataProtector, Quest NetVault Database & Application Support SQL Server (20142019), Oracle DB on Windows, Oracle Financials, Tableau, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite Networking & Communication Tools Brocade switches, Cisco Jabber, Netsupport, Dameware, PaperCut, PrintServer, GPO Printer Deployment Desirable Skills Experience with systems integration across various enterprise applications and services Expertise in backup/restore planning aligned to RTO/RPO targets Familiarity with tools like ManageEngine, SolarWinds, Rebasoft/Anuview, and Softworks Soft Skills & Leadership Proven ability to lead technical teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication Capable of working independently and across multidisciplinary teams Additional Information This position requires 1 day per week onsite in Longford. Occasional travel to other client sites may be required. Candidates must provide proof of car insurance with business use coverage and a full clean driving license. Skills: Microsoft Infrastructure & Active Directory Virtualization & Server Architecture Enterprise System Integration & Project Leadership Benefits: Work From Home