IT Senior System Administrator

2 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Avature Full time

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next IT Senior System Administrator?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Assistant

Contract type: Permanent

A snapshot of your peer group:

  • Our IT Senior System Administrator have 5+ years as a system administrator or similar– demonstrable career progression through successively challenging roles
  • VMware design and administration – you will have led or made significant contributions to previous VMware infrastructure projects. You will be highly knowledgeable with VMware core technologies and will be familiar with Horizon/VRLI.
  • Enterprise storage administration – you will have administered a multi petabyte storage infrastructure, you are comfortable with day-to-day administration tasks, performing non-disruptive upgrades, identifying performance bottlenecks/troubleshooting performance issues.
  • Microsoft technologies – you have 5+ years of experience building and administering core Microsoft technologies – Server/AD/GPO/DNS/DHCP, etc.
  • Linux administration – You have managed business critical RHEL systems you are comfortable with day-to-day management and administrative tasks.
  • Automation - you use PowerShell scripting to automate most of what you do on a day-to-day basis. You use an automation mindset to improve processes where necessary.
  • Troubleshooting – you will have gained extensive troubleshooting skills in your career, you will be inquisitive and tenacious, comfortable contributing to group troubleshooting activities when required.
  • Documentation – Ability and desire to document is a requirement – you understand the importance and value of comprehensive documentation.
  • Communication and collaboration: You work well within a team; you know when to ask questions and equally when to act. You are comfortable instructing others in your areas of expertise, but just as comfortable learning from others who are experts in theirs.

Additionally, it would be desirable to have some of the below:

  • Industry Certifications for (Linux/VMware/MS/ITIL).
  • Experience with Netapp storage and core technologies.
  • Experience with enterprise log management (VRLI/Splunk/ELK).
  • Experience with network and server monitoring (PRTG/ManageEngine).
  • Experience with PDQ deploy/inventory.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
  • Experience with Azure administration.
  • Experience working in an ISO 27001 organisation.
  • Familiarity with kanban process.
  • Experience mentoring junior team members.
  • Comfortable translating business goals into technical requirements.
  • Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies.
  • Ability to learn new technologies, being current with relevant trends and standards.
  • Experience with Netapp storage systems.
  • Familiarity with other virtualization technologies e.g. Hyper-V.
  • Experience of working on new technology projects as part of a co-ordinated project team
  • Valid driver's license.

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

  • This is a hands-on role requiring effective communication and technical skills.
  • Responsibility for the day-to-day support of server systems in central and remote offices.
  • Creating and updating Operational and Security documentation
  • Responsibility for ensuring system uptime and reliability.
  • Working with the management team ensuring the firm's system requirements are met.
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution with primarily Microsoft Operating Systems on a VMware platform.
  • Installing and testing approved hardware and software upgrades.
  • Ensuring all incidents are properly resolved with sufficient detail.
  • Following up on incidents escalated within IT.
  • Monitoring and following up on incidents escalated to 3rd party hardware and software suppliers.
  • Providing 2nd/3rd level technical support to internal helpdesk.

Here's how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:

All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

  • Discounted health insurance
  • The purchase of additional annual leave
  • Frequent social events to help you build your network.
  • Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
  • Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland
  • Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.

When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.

In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Visit to learn more.

Apply:

If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Karine Vatuska

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Please note we do not require Agency assistance for this role.

By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to KPMG as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 18 months from the date of your application and you hereby agree to that. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application.

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