Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer
Hybrid working model
Tirlán
Tirlán, currently partnering with a 3rd party service provider for the provision of IT services, is about to embark on a significant IT transformation programme to establish its own IT capability. The initial focus will be on enabling projects and will involve close collaboration with our partner. This will require a number of new and exciting roles to join the Tirlán IT team, working in a dynamic & collaborative environment.
Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie, and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA, and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 employees managing our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Overview
Reporting to the IT Transformation Manager, the IT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for maintaining the business's data centre infrastructure and working with a managed service provider for Tirlán’s data centres and server infrastructure. The role involves overseeing the work performed and managing operational aspects of the managed service provider relationship.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work closely with the managed services provider to set up, configure, and maintain hardware and software components within the data centre, such as servers, storage, and operating systems.
2. Oversee the core components of the Microsoft IT Infrastructure, such as Active Directory and related services, ensuring security, availability, optimal performance, and timely resolution of technical issues.
3. Oversee and direct managed service providers during routine maintenance and upgrades, in line with security policies and controls.
4. Ensure the data centre and IT infrastructure comply with security standards and regulations, and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
5. Collaborate with other IT teams and business stakeholders to support new initiatives and projects.
6. Participate in incident management related to data centre and IT infrastructure, liaising with service management, the managed service partner, and application teams.
7. Contribute to the development of strategies for Tirlan’s Central IT Infrastructure.
Key Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. 8-10 years of experience in Microsoft IT Infrastructure or similar roles.
3. Familiarity with IT infrastructure services such as Microsoft Active Directory.
4. Proven experience working with managed service providers managing data centres and IT infrastructure.
5. Knowledge of security standards and best practices, including ISO 27001 and NIST.
6. Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware, and technical knowledge of server hardware, operating systems, and storage technologies.
7. Knowledge of data backup and disaster recovery processes.
8. Networking experience is advantageous.
9. Experience with Cloud Services is desirable.
10. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
11. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
12. Strong team player with a growth mindset.
About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety, and state-of-the-art manufacturing, we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new headquarters in Kilkenny City serves as a collaboration hub in a hybrid work environment.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, which drive innovation and growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability.
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