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Post ID: Post Summary: This is a permanent senior technical role in the ICT Facilities team in Trinitys IT department, reporting to the ICT Facilities Manager.
The post holder will provide expertise in the advanced configuration, management and support of the universitys wired and Wi-Fi networks including the physical information transport infrastructure, access layer and aggregation layer network equipment.
The post holder will have advanced knowledge and use of specialist Wi-Fi design software and provides operational support to the college community, both staff and students regarding all aspects of the Trinity network under the remit of ICT Facilities.
In addition, the role involves project managing structured cabling infrastructure installs and active equipment in telecommunications rooms.
The role requires experience in IT network equipment, environmental controls, UPS, CCTV and physical access control in telecommunications rooms and data centres.
It also requires the management of vendors and contractors, internal liaisons and coordination with Estates and Facilities and IT Services.
Post status: Permanent Contract Hours of Post: 36.5 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Chief Technical Officer Specialist Salary Scale (€69,114 - €78,071 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.
monthly/weekly payscales.
( How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit aCurriculum Vitae and aCover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points: - Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
- Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
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Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Mr. Cathal O'Donnell, ICT Facilities Manager, at E: Application queries about this post, please email Katie Doran, Recruitment Partner at E: and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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