Purpose of the Post
To provide senior technical and operational support for Marymount's ICT infrastructure and systems. The Senior ICT Officer will ensure reliable, secure, and effective technology services that support clinical care delivery, administrative operations, and regulatory compliance across the hospital and hospice.
Principal Duties
ICT Support & Service Delivery
Provide 1st, 2nd and 3rd level support to end-users on all ICT related tasks remotely, by phone, and at deskside
Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software faults
Manage external support companies in relation to escalated ICT helpdesk calls
Participate in ICT Department on-call rota
Be responsible for the management and supervision of ICT support staff/contractors
Infrastructure & Systems Management
Support server, desktop and AV environments, including hardware (computers, printers, mobile devices, AV hardware, and telecoms), applications and operating systems
Manage hardware and software components of virtual server configuration in an MS operating system environment
Manage cloud-based Office 365 environment, including infrastructure, identity, device, security and threat management
Ensure ICT support systems are patched and kept up to date
Manage network, workplace and hardware infrastructure in an expanding outsourcing environment
Ensure the integrity of the technical infrastructure and systems architecture
User Account & Security Management
Setup and maintenance of user accounts and services in line with organisational policies
Implement and maintain information security requirements
Contribute to the development and enhancement of policies and procedures on ICT risk management.
Project Management & Strategic Planning
Plan, manage and deliver ICT programmes and projects as agreed with the ICT Manager
Take ownership of ICT projects to successful completion
Deploy project and performance management methodologies to ensure timely, effective and cost-efficient systems delivery
Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of current and new architecture against possible alternatives
Represent the ICT Support team at meetings as directed by the ICT Manager
Business Continuity & Risk Management
Ensure adequate backup and recovery strategies and systems are in place and reviewed regularly
Project manage the development, rehearsal, enhancement and maintenance of business continuity plans/disaster recovery policy
Promote a quality and risk management culture in information systems delivery
Maintain system requirements to ensure operational risk is managed appropriately
Support the audit of electronic audit trails
Documentation, Compliance & Quality Assurance
Ensure all documentation pertaining to the hospital's ICT Support Service is in place and updated as required
Ensure familiarity with and compliance with the Hospital's quality, risk and audit policies
Develop ICT-related audit practice and policies as per annual audit schedule
Maintain standards of excellence in developing, implementing and supporting ICT solutions, policies and protocols
Education, Training & Professional Development
Participate in the induction and training of newly appointed staff
Monitor and keep up to date with developments in ICT practices and technologies
Take responsibility for seeking out opportunities for professional development
Eligibility Criteria
Hold a Level 8 (or higher) Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) major academic qualification in Information Communication Technology or associated field.
A minimum of five years' experience in a similar IT/ICT role.
Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and administrative ability), for the proper discharge of the office.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a range of stakeholders.
Experience in supervising ICT staff, managing external vendors, or leading technical project teams in a healthcare or regulated environment
Technical Requirements
Implementing, troubleshooting, administering and maintaining client operating systems, including endpoint management and OS deployment for:
Windows 10/11, macOS, iOS, Linux and Android
Managing and maintaining enterprise-grade client hardware, mobile devices and peripheral equipment.
Implementing, maintaining and supporting on-premises and cloud ICT infrastructure, including:
Servers: Windows Server (AD DS, file and print services), Hyper‑V virtualisation, Microsoft SQL Server, Linux server distributions
Directory & Identity: Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID
Networking: DHCP, DNS, VLANs, LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, firewall management, network segmentation, routing and switching, fibre connectivity and wireless networks
Security & Disaster Recovery: Endpoint and server protection, VPNs, storage technologies, and backup solutions (e.g. Veeam) including disaster recovery and business continuity
Managing Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure environments, including Entra ID, hybrid identity, AD/Entra Connect, Conditional Access, Intune (MDM/MAM), Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint and related security configurations.
Post Desirable Requirements
Experience with enterprise networking solutions including Aruba Networks switching and routing platforms
Experience supporting and administering security and networking solutions from Fortinet including NAC such as Aruba ClearPass
Experience designing, implementing and supporting professional Audio‑Visual (AV) and integrated ICT systems, including technologies from vendors such as Extron, Crestron, and Barco, encompassing meeting room systems, lecture capture, digital signage and integrated control systems
Experience with media streaming technologies and television distribution systems, including DVB standards and IPTV platforms
Experience developing and supporting ICT solutions within healthcare education, clinical training, or patient care delivery environments
Knowledge of Irish healthcare ICT standards and regulatory compliance frameworks, including HSE‑aligned governance models
Familiarity with ICT service management frameworks such as ITIL
Awareness of data protection and regulatory obligations, including GDPR compliance requirements
Relevant industry certifications such as:
Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA – Switching and Routing)
Aruba Campus Access Fundamentals
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