Specialist (IT Infrastructure and Network Management)

Overview Permanent senior technical role in the ICT Facilities team in Trinity’s IT department, reporting to the ICT Facilities Manager. The post holder will provide expertise in the advanced configuration, management and support of the university’s wired and Wi‑Fi networks including the physical information transport infrastructure, access layer and aggregation layer network equipment. The role involves project management of structured cabling infrastructure installs and active equipment in telecommunications rooms, and requires experience with IT network equipment, environmental controls, UPS, CCTV and physical access control in telecommunications rooms and data centres. The post holder will manage vendors and contractors, liaise internally, and coordinate with Estates and Facilities and IT Services.

Responsibilities

Advanced configuration, management and support of Trinity’s wired and Wi‑Fi networks and the physical information transport infrastructure.

Manage access layer and aggregation layer network equipment and use specialist Wi‑Fi design software.

Provide operational support to the college community (staff and students) regarding all aspects of the Trinity network under the remit of ICT Facilities.

Project manage structured cabling infrastructure installs and active equipment in telecommunications rooms.

Experience with IT network equipment, environmental controls, UPS, CCTV and physical access control in telecommunications rooms and data centres.

Vendor and contractor management, internal liaison, and coordination with Estates and Facilities and IT Services.

Qualifications and requirements

Experience of IT network equipment and related infrastructure, environmental controls, UPS, CCTV and physical access control in telecommunications rooms and data centres.

Ability to work on own initiative and resolve problems, with a track record of delivering results.

Strong communication and liaison skills to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Employment terms

Post status: Permanent Contract

Hours of post: 36.5 hours per week

Salary: CTO Specialist Salary Scale (€69,114 - €78,071 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.

How to apply
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:

Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.

Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.

Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.

Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

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Enquiries
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Mr. Cathal O/'Donnell, ICT Facilities Manager, at E: Cathal.ODonnell@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email Katie Doran, Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.

Job location and status
Dublin 4, County Dublin, Ireland

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