ICT Specialist (Executive Officer) | Public Sector | Co. Kildare Our client is seeking an ICT Specialist (Executive Officer) to join a multidisciplinary team in the ICT Section. The ICT Specialist will report to a Senior ICT Specialist (HEO) and will support and develop the existing infrastructure, applications and cyber security practices to achieve goals targets and standards as set out in the ICT business plan About your new employer Our public sector client is a designated EU National Reference Laboratory and the designated testing laboratory for Ireland and a scheduled office under the aegis of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. They undertake chemical analyses for a variety of different purposes which include monitoring the quality and safety of Irish food and prosecuting fraud. About the role Provide technical support to all end users, business applications and services. Provide technical support to the ICT requirements of laboratory equipment Responsible for handling support tickets through to completion. Focus on being pro-active in identifying issues before they impact users and business operations. Responsible for escalating technical issues and logging tickets with support partners and vendors when needed. Support and maintain core applications such as but not limited to Exchange and MS Teams. Support and maintain Windows client and server infrastructure. Work with the ICT team in enhancing cybersecurity awareness throughout the organisation along with ensuring processes are kept updated. Support and maintain Backup and DR capabilities and ensure procedures are in place, tested regularly and documented. Work with the ICT Team on various ICT projects as required. Act as a backup to Senior ICT Specialists when required. Essential Requirements Candidates must have evidence of meeting the qualification requirement (as detailed below) on or before the 1st September 2025. Vacancies that arise before this date will be offered first to candidates that hold qualifications on the date of offer: 1. a) a major award qualification at Level 6, or higher, on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in a relevant computing or computational discipline, for example: an NFQ Level 6 qualification from a 2-year Post Leaving Cert Course at an ETB or an ICT-related degree at Level 7, or higher, on the NFQ from a University or College and b) Can demonstrate experience in an area of ICT relevant to this entry-level Infrastructure and Operations role. This experience can come from current or previous roles or through projects/assignments/work experience during your education programme. OR 2. a) Hold at least one industry recognised certification in a relevant area of ICT relating to Infrastructure and Operations and Have at least one years hands-on ICT experience directly relevant to an entry-level Infrastructure and Operations role from your employment to date. Whats on Offer? Competitive Starting Salary:€37,544 It is envisaged that some remote working could be option for the position of ICT Specialist Permanent Contract Attractive pension scheme Office based in Celbridge, Co. Kildare 23 Annual Leave days per annum Many flexible and family-friendly working policies Whats Next? For further information, please submit your CV to Shane Mullen at Sigmar Recruitment. Closing date is 12pm, Tuesday 27th May. Skills: ICT Support infrastructure cyber security Benefits: Paid Holidays Pension See Description