Digital Asset Preservation Expert

10 hours ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeePreservation Full time €40,000 - €80,000
Archive Technical Specialist

The role requires a skilled professional to maintain and strengthen the Archive's digital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical expertise to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software, hardware, and networking issues.
  • Oversee and maintain scripts (Python), ensuring continued support for digital accessioning and preservation workflows.
  • Serve as senior technical support to ensure the smooth delivery of digital preservation workflows.
  • Manage the Archive's preservation system, including data migrations and ongoing storage maintenance.
  • Lead communication with integrators and vendors to proactively troubleshoot issues and support root cause analysis.
  • Ensure secure storage, backup, and retrieval of all digital assets in line with best practices for long-term preservation.
  • Plan and implement the replacement or upgrade of outdated or malfunctioning components.
  • Identify and implement optimisation strategies to improve the performance and resilience of the Archive's technical infrastructure.
  • Develop and enforce security protocols to protect against cyber threats and data breaches.
  • Document internal procedures and maintain up-to-date technical documentation using version control tools.
  • Promote best practices in digital accessioning and preservation across the Archive.
  • Collaborate with the Digital Preservation Manager to ensure timely accessioning, preservation, and access to digital assets.
  • Contribute specialist expertise to the ongoing development of digital preservation policies, standards, and workflows.

Requirements:

  • Relevant qualification in Information Technology or Computing, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in administering and maintaining complex technical systems.
  • Strong skills in troubleshooting and working with third parties to identify issues and implement solutions.
  • Proficiency in scripting (e.g. Python) for processing large datasets in database environments.
  • Familiarity with validation protocols for digital preservation (e.g. checksums).
  • Knowledge of digital audiovisual file formats, codecs, and specifications.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proven ability to write and maintain technical documentation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-specialists.
  • Creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience in a dynamic environment where systems are still developing.
  • Full working authorisation for Ireland.

Desirable:

  • Proficiency in managing large relational databases, including development languages (e.g. Java) and query languages (e.g. SQL).
  • Knowledge and experience of digital preservation workflows, tools, and standards.
  • Experience in a technical role within digital preservation or archives.
  • Experience managing tape libraries and related storage systems.

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