Infrastructure Technical Specialist

2 weeks ago


Dublin, Ireland Innovate Skillsource Full time

Senior Technical Specialist (Infrastructure) - Independent Contractor

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid: Remote with occasional on-site requirements)

Contract Type: Independent Contractor

Day Rate: Dependent on Experience (DOE)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Specialist (Infrastructure) as an independent contractor. This role will be essential in supporting, maintaining, and optimising the organisations ICT infrastructure, ensuring high standards of security, resilience, and performance across a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Support & Management

  • Oversee and enhance existing ICT infrastructure to align with evolving business needs, including servers, SANs, and virtual environments (VMware, SRM, Veeam).
  • Ensure robust backup, replication, and recovery processes, utilising the latest version of Veeam and VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
  • Collaborate closely with third-party providers and contractors, directing activities as needed to maintain seamless infrastructure performance.

Project Coordination & Change Management

  • Manage and execute various infrastructure projects, from planning through implementation, in conjunction with daily operational support.
  • Operate within a structured change management environment, attending CAB meetings, and ensuring adherence to ISO 27001 standards.
  • Provide technical guidance and consulting on infrastructure improvements, with a focus on continual enhancement of data centre processes.

System Monitoring & Disaster Recovery

  • Monitor and manage capacity and performance across the infrastructure, ensuring proactive maintenance and risk management.
  • Lead disaster recovery efforts, including routine testing, to ensure business continuity.
  • Implement best-practice methodologies for capacity planning, incident management, and infrastructure monitoring.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors, aligning infrastructure strategy with broader organisational goals.
  • Communicate effectively with ICT management and stakeholders, providing updates on infrastructure improvements and changes as necessary.
  • Support helpdesk operations through senior consultancy and troubleshooting for complex issues.
Candidate Requirements

Technical Skills

  • Infrastructure Management: Proficient in enterprise infrastructure hardware (HPE, Lenovo, IBM servers, SANs) and virtualisation technologies (VMware, vSphere).
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery: Expertise with Veeam (v12) for backup management and recovery operations.
  • Platform Experience: Familiar with data centre management software, including Cisco App Dynamics, and logical monitoring tools.
  • Security & Compliance: Knowledgeable in ISO 27001, change control processes, and CIS standards for system hardening.

Experience

  • A minimum of 10-12 years in infrastructure management, ideally within complex, multi-vendor environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in overseeing large data centre environments with a focus on high availability and disaster recovery.
  • Familiarity with privileged access management (PAM360) and immutable cloud storage solutions.

Education & Certifications

  • Relevant certifications in infrastructure management, such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and certifications in backup and recovery solutions, are highly valued.
  • Formal education in Information Technology or a related field.

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach to troubleshooting.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
  • Flexible to work outside standard hours and participate in on-call rotation as required.
Application Process

If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Technical Specialist (Infrastructure) looking for an exciting contract opportunity, we want to hear from you

Please submit your CV and any pertinent information such as certifications and details of your right to work in Ireland, together with your day rate expectations.





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