Excel Recruitment on behalf of the National Biodiversity Data Centre are currently seeking to recruit an ICT Systems Administrator.
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm on Friday the 9th of May 2025 The National Biodiversity Data Centre is the newest, state-sponsored centre, established to support biodiversity data and information needs to address the Biodiversity Crisis.
The primary role of the Centre is to contribute to build the knowledge base on biodiversity and track how it is changing in Ireland.
It works to ensure that data and information on Ireland's biodiversity is more freely available and accessible for use in research, conservation management and decision-making.
A priority of the Centre is to ensure that data and information is easily accessible to promote a better understanding and appreciation of biodiversity at the local level.
The new ICT Systems Administrator role has been created to administer, support, and develop the Microsoft 365 environment and to migrate staff and documentation away from an existing shared folder structure.
To support staff, the ICT Systems Administrator (Microsoft 365 and Cyber Security) will also be charged with establishing a flexible hot-desking environment in Waterford and administering laptops and peripherals in collaboration with the Technical Support Partner (Compass Informatics Limited).
In addition to this the Systems Administrator will be responsible for information security management, hands-on Cyber-Security Technical Support, and will work closely with the Head of Digital Services and the Technical Support Partner to ensure the National Biodiversity Data Centre completes its aim of ISO27001 Security compliance.
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is based at Beechfield House, SETU West Campus, Carriganore, Co. Waterford and operates a hybrid working policy with staff based in Waterford and working remotely.
It currently has a staff complement of 21.
How to apply The full list of applicant requirements (education, work experience, skills, etc) can be found in the information booklet.
Please ensure you read fully before submitting your application.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the opportunity and where your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the role.
*If applying via a job board, combine your CV and cover letter into 1 document*, or apply directly by emailing Ciara Connolly at Skills: ICT Systems Admin IT Support IT Project Support IT ICT Admin ICT Manager Benefits: Work From Home