Infrastructure Engineer Role
The Murdock Group seeks an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain on-premise and cloud infrastructure for four primary brands: Murdock Builders Merchants, Brooks Timber and Building Supplies Ltd, The Lotus Group, and Dublin Plywood & Veneer Company Limited (DPV).
Murdock Builders Merchants, a prominent supplier of building materials across Ireland, is headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland. Brooks Timber and Building Supplies Ltd, a leading timber and builders' merchant, supplies timber products and building materials through a network of seven branches.
The Lotus Group specializes in asset and property management services, focusing on retail, leisure, and residential sectors, while DPV supplies panel products to the furniture trade in Ireland.
Collectively, these brands represent a significant presence in the construction and property management industries across Ireland and the UK.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain on-premise and cloud infrastructure (Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Citrix, VMware, etc.).
* Support branch connectivity, troubleshooting VPNs, SD-WAN, routers, and firewalls.
* Provide L3 support for escalated technical issues related to servers, networks, and security.
* Monitor and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans.
* Ensure cybersecurity best practices, including firewalls, EDR, and vulnerability management.
* Manage server backups, patching, and system updates.
* Work with ERP teams to support system availability, database performance, and integration.
* Assist in IT infrastructure projects, including system upgrades and migrations.
* Maintain IT documentation, policies, and procedures.
* Support vendor management and procurement for IT hardware and infrastructure services.
Requirements
* Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
* 2+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, system administration, or network engineering.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Azure, Active Directory, M365, Hyper-V).
* Experience with firewalls, networking (Sonic Wall, Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki), and VPNs.
* Knowledge of remote access technologies (Citrix / RDP).
* Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and experience with enterprise security tools.
* Experience in backup solutions, disaster recovery, and high-availability configurations.
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
* IT certifications (CCNA, MCSE, Azure, CISSP) are a plus.
* Postholder must have a Right to Work within the UK/Ireland.
Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* Staff discount
* Long Service Leave
* Long Service Recognition