Systems Administrator

My Dublin based client is recruiting for a Systems Administrator to join a growing  company on a permanent basis. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and supporting  both on premises and Azure environments. 

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain existing on-premises and Azure environments.

• Research, design, and implement new infrastructure solutions as required.

• Deliver technical support to both internal teams and external clients.

• Proactively monitor systems to ensure optimal availability, performance, and security.

• Produce and present regular system health and performance reports for senior management.

Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills

Core Skills

• Strong experience with Windows Server administration (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy).

• Working knowledge of Linux administration (CentOS, Debian, Bash scripting).

• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including protocols, troubleshooting, IP, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, PRTG or equivalent).

• Proficiency in scripting/automation using PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI.

Azure Expertise

• Azure Active Directory administration.

• Provisioning and managing virtual machines.

• Configuration of VNETs, NSGs, VPN Gateways, and load balancers.

• Use and management of Key Vaults.

• Storage solutions (Blob, File, Disk services).

• Backup and disaster recovery planning.

• Access management through RBAC.

• Experience with Azure SQL / Managed SQL Instances.

• Deployment of Web Apps.

• Monitoring through Azure Monitoring and Database Watchers.

Microsoft 365

• Administration of Microsoft 365 environments.

• Exchange Online management.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender Suite.

Security & Compliance

• Awareness of ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and NIST CSF frameworks.

• Strong understanding of security best practices.

Soft Skills

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong attention to detail with proven troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• A proactive, customer-focused approach.

HOW TO APPLY:
  To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV. If your skills and experience match job requirements, you will be contacted to discuss your application in detail.

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Skills:
Systems Administrator Infrastructure Azure Linux Windows Server Administration Networking PowerShell