IT Systems AdministratorConnolly Motor Group | Office based in Galway, Ballina or SligoSo, who are we?Connolly Motor Group is one of Ireland's leading automotive groups, representing world-class brands. Behind the showroom floor and the satisfied customers is a lean, sharp IT team keeping everything humming and we're growing.The OpportunityWe're on the hunt for anIT Systems Administratorwho genuinely loves what they do. Not someone who just logs tickets and waits for five o'clock we want someone who sees a repetitive manual task and immediately thinks"I could write a script for that."You'll work directly with the Group IT Manager, supporting staff across multiple sites with everything from day-to-day helpdesk queries to infrastructure administration and automation projects. No two days are the same, and that's exactly the point.What You'll Actually Be DoingOwning the helpdesk triaging, resolving, and closing tickets in Freshservice with speed and precision. Users will know your name, and it won't be because things are broken.Automating the boring stuff if you're not reaching for PowerShell on a regular basis, we'll be disappointed. Scripting, scheduling, automating this is a core part of the role, not a nice-to-have.Keeping the network healthy working with our Cisco Meraki routers, Aruba switches, and VLAN infrastructure to ensure everything stays fast, segmented, and secure.Managing the Microsoft 365 stack Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Entra ID you'll know your way around the admin portals with your eyes half-closed.Onboarding & offboarding provisioning new starters and cleanly decommissioning leavers, making sure nothing gets missed. Every. Single. Time.Keeping endpoints secure managing our endpoint security platform across the estate and staying ahead of threats before they become incidents.Supporting communications our IP PBX system powers voice across the group, and you'll be comfortable administering it.Mail and security our email security gateway is in your toolkit; you'll manage policies, review quarantine, and keep inboxes clean.Supporting dealer systems Keyloop DMS and other proprietary platforms are part of life here. You'll learn them, support them, and not be fazed by them.Remote support you'll use our remote support tooling to resolve issues quickly without needing to be on-site for everything.Time & Attendance supporting our Workflow Cloud system and keeping it ticking along for HR and payroll.Travelling between sites we're located in Galway, Ballina, Sligo, and Letterkenny. A full, clean driving licence is essential.The Tech You'll Be Working WithCisco Meraki Aruba Switches VLANs Windows Server Active Directory / Entra ID Microsoft 365 MS Teams PowerShell IP PBX / Telephony Email Security Gateway Freshservice Keyloop DMS Workflow Cloud Endpoint Security Platform Remote Support ToolingWhat We're Looking ForAttention to detail that borders on this is non-negotiable. The kind of person who double-checks their own work before anyone else has to.A genuine passion for IT not just as a job, but as something you tinker with, read about, and actually enjoy.Strong PowerShell skills (or the drive and ability to get there fast). Bonus points if you have scripts you're proud of.Solid networking fundamentals routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP.Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory administration.Good communicator you can explain a technical issue to a non-technical person without making them feel dumb.Self-motivated and comfortable figuring things out independently. We want a problem-solver, not someone who waits to be told what to do.Experience with or willingness to learn automotive dealer systems (Keyloop experience is a bonus but not required).A relevant qualification in IT or equivalent hands-on experience we care more about what you can do than what's on paper.Full, clean driving licence.Why Join Us?A role with real variety infrastructure, helpdesk, automation, communications, and more.You'll actually be trusted to get on with things and make decisions.Room to grow within a well-established Irish business that's investing in its IT capability.A supportive team environment where knowledge-sharing is encouraged.If you're the kind of person who automates things just because you can, reads tech blogs for fun, and gets a little annoyed when something isn't done right we'd love to hear from you.Skills:Communication Self motivated Passion for IT
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