We are currently recruiting a highly experienced Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to support the internalisation of IT services for a globally recognised food and nutrition leader. This role is pivotal to the business's IT transformation programme, where the focus is on building in-house capability and managing strategic partnerships with managed service providers.
Reporting to the IT Transformation Manager, the successful candidate will oversee the core infrastructure environment including Microsoft services, data centres, storage, and virtualisation platforms, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with managed service providers to maintain server hardware, storage, and core IT systems across multiple data centres
* Oversee central Microsoft infrastructure components including Active Directory and related services
* Monitor and ensure availability, performance, and security compliance of infrastructure in line with company policies and industry regulations
* Contribute to the implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity planning
* Provide oversight for infrastructure incident management and resolution in partnership with service management teams
* Act as a senior point of contact on infrastructure-related projects and new business initiatives
* Guide and evaluate managed service providers on routine maintenance, upgrades, and support deliverables
* Support strategy development for long-term infrastructure planning and technology investment
Candidate Profile
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
* 810 years experience in enterprise-scale Microsoft IT infrastructure roles
* Proven experience working with and managing relationships with managed service providers
* Strong understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and core infrastructure services
* Hands-on knowledge of virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware) and server/storage environments
* Familiarity with IT security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) and best practices
* Exposure to disaster recovery planning, data backup strategies, and incident response processes
* Networking and cloud experience is a strong advantage
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement abilities
* Team-oriented with a proactive and growth-focused mindset
Why Apply?
* Join a transformative IT journey with high visibility and strategic impact
* Collaborate in a newly formed internal IT team with opportunities for growth and leadership
* Hybrid working model with access to modern offices in Kilkenny and Citywest
* Be part of a values-led organisation with a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability
Interested in this role? Contact us today to discuss further or submit your application in confidence.
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