Wintel Server Engineer / Administrator
Dublin, Ireland
12-Month Contract (with potential extension) / Permanent
5+ years
Full clean licence required
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Wintel Server Engineer / Administrator
to join our IT Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining secure, stable, and high-performing
Windows Server environments
(on-premises and hybrid Azure), providing technical support, and contributing to infrastructure modernisation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Stable and Secure Infrastructure Operations
* Ensure availability, integrity, and performance of Windows Server environments (on-prem and Azure hybrid).
* Apply system patches, monitoring, and compliance with IT security and administration policies.
Active Directory & Identity Services
* Manage and maintain AD structures, Group Policies, user accounts, and access controls.
Exchange Online & Microsoft 365 Support
* Administer user mailboxes, distribution lists, shared mailboxes, and mail flow.
* Monitor and resolve issues with delivery, retention policies, and anti-spam.
Azure Services Support
* Manage Azure VMs, identity & access (IAM), networking, and resource governance.
Security & SSL Management
* Maintain SSL certificate inventory, ensuring renewals and secure configuration.
* Implement server/cloud-based cybersecurity controls and vulnerability remediation.
Virtualisation Platform Management
* Support and optimise VMware vSphere or Hyper-V environments, including resource allocation and monitoring.
Desktop Deployment & Device Setup
* Build and maintain desktop/laptop images using
ManageEngine
or
Intune Autopilot
.
User Support via Service Desk
* Respond to escalated service desk incidents and requests, delivering high-quality technical support.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
* Ensure systems are backed up, tested, and recovery procedures are documented.
Documentation & Reporting
* Maintain accurate system records, operational procedures, and change logs.
* Provide regular updates to the IT Manager or project lead.
Infrastructure Projects
* Support digital transformation and infrastructure modernisation initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
* Minimum 5
years' experience
supporting and administering Microsoft infrastructure in enterprise environments.
* Strong expertise in:
* Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, Entra ID
* Virtualisation platforms (Hyper-V / VMware)
* SSL management and cloud backup solutions
* Cybersecurity best practices
* Desktop image deployment & device management
* Network/firewall fundamentals
* Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
* Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Experience providing structured user/vendor support via a service desk.
* Strong documentation and attention to detail.
Desirable Skills
* PowerShell scripting for automation.
* Familiarity with
ITIL processes
.
* Experience in
public sector or regulated environments
.
PFH Technology, owned by Ricoh – a Japanese based global ICT company, is a premier provider of end-to-end ICT solutions and a managed services portfolio scaling from SMEs to large Enterprise organisations. We have unrivalled vendor relationships. We can procure, design, deploy and support all your ICT needs. Our ISO certified Custodian Cloud Services and Custodian Managed Services provide the technology and expertise to mitigate risk and reduce your costs immediately. We have a nationwide network of over 750 dedicated professionals, ready to meet your ICT needs, with offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway.