About Us
The Group is comprised of several award-winning bars and restaurants based in Galway City, including: The Front Door, O'Connell's Bar, The Dáil Bar, the Brasserie on the Corner/Blake's Bar and Tom Sheridan's.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced IT professional to take ownership of day-to-day IT operations and infrastructure across our sites.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, this is a hands-on position responsible for ensuring that our systems, networks, and endpoints are reliable, secure, and optimised to support our business operations. The position includes troubleshooting a user's workstation to configuring a SonicWall firewall, from administering Google Workspace and maintaining secure site-to-site VPNs.
The Responsibilities
* Support for all staff, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues quickly and effectively across a number of sites.
* Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, applications, and peripherals for laptops and desktops.
* Manage core infrastructure including Windows Server, SonicWall firewalls, switches, wireless networks and VPNs.
* Implement and maintain system patching, updates, backups, and disaster recovery processes in line with policy.
* Enforce security controls, MFA, access management, and endpoint protection across the organisation.
* Maintain asset inventories and documentation to support operational continuity and compliance audits.
* Monitoring and continuous improvement of IT security posture.
Who you are
* A relevant third-level qualification.
* 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
* Strong experience in both IT support and infrastructure administration, ideally in a multi-site environment.
* Proficiency with Windows 10/11, Windows Server Administration and Active Directory, Google Workspace administration, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office.
* Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, firewall configuration).
* Hands-on experience with SonicWall or equivalent firewall platforms.
* Understanding of endpoint protection, MFA, and patch management.
* Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
The Benefits
* Salary: €45,000 – €55,000 per annum (DOE). This will be prorated for any part time positions.
* Hours: This is an on-site position. Applications will be accepted for both part-time and full-time (40 hours per week) candidates.
* Pension: Company pension scheme.
* Location: The Office HQ is located in Galway City Centre.
* Parking: Free city centre on-site parking is included.
* Employee Assistance Programme: VHI Employee Assistance Programme (EAP),
* Discounts and Events: Staff discounts and exclusive access to company events.
* Commitment to Continuous Professional Development: We believe in fostering growth at every stage of your career. Our company is proud to offer funding for courses and development opportunities to help you advance your skills and achieve your professional goals.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €45,000.00-€55,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person