Junior IT Support & Systems Administrator

Location Kildare
Discipline: Manufacturing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £€40000 - €45000 per annum
Contact name: Sue O'Brien

Contact email: sue@elkrecruitment.com
Job ref: BH-5110
Published: 1 day ago
Startdate: 2025-05-25
Role:                    Junior IT Support and Systems Administrator
Location:              South Kildare
Job Type:              Permanent - Full time
Salary:                  €Negotiable D.O.E


The IT Support & System Administrator role provides primary IT support and basic network and systems administration at the AFF, Athy facility. This includes troubleshooting of all hardware and software issues, configuration, deployment and maintenance. Provide backup to the Network Administrator on network and data centre administration tasks. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere and communicate in ways that foster good relationships with clients, customers, co-workers and supervisors, while achieving performance standards.

Responsibilities
  • Provide first-line technical support to staff regarding hardware and software issues.
  • Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT systems and equipment.
  • Monitor network performance and security, troubleshooting issues promptly as they arise.
  • Help maintain inventory of IT equipment and software licenses.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and user manuals for IT procedures and systems.
  • Support training sessions for staff on new technologies and software applications.
  • Collaborate with senior IT personnel on various projects to improve system efficiencies.
 
 
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field is preferred.
  • Previous experience in IT support or systems administration is a plus but not required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to help others with their technical issues.
  • Basic knowledge of operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and networking principles.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • A positive attitude and eagerness to learn new technologies and improve skills.
 
 
 
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