Description: My Dublin City Centre based client currently requires an experienced Windows Engineer to join their existing team in a permanent role. The engineer wwill have esponsibility for Microsoft and VMware based infrastructure operations including design, installation and support

The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• Strong Microsoft Server 2003 and 2008 setup and operation skills.
• Strong Microsoft Active Directory skills.
• Strong VMware ESX 4 (and higher).
• Sufficient networking skills to coordinate with dedicated Networks Team.
• Familiarity with working in an environment with rigorous change management controls.
• Familiarity with SQL Server 2005 and 2008.
• Familiarity with SharePoint 2007 and 2010.
• Familiarity with Exchange and Citrix
• Ability to produce documentation including support procedures and technical setup.
• Ability to suggest technical design options and work along with a dedicated Technical Architecture team to design and implement large IT Infrastructure initiatives.


Experience:
• 5+ year’s relevant IT experience.
• Experience in server administration in a business critical IT environment.
• MCSE certification full or in part (mandatory)
• VMware certification (desirable)

This is an excellent role with a top Financial Services client offering an excellent salary and benefits package for the right candidate. The client is eager to interview ASAP so please contact me on 01 2866666 or stephen@eolas.ie for immediate consideration.

Description: Windows Infrastructure Analyst (SAN/VMware)
Overview:
My client is looking for a Windows Infrastructure Analyst and the key skills required are Windows Server 2008, SAN and VMware skills for this role.

Job Description:
 Providing IT services/support to include the following:-
 Dealing with hardware/application problems and requests.
 Contributing towards delivery of a professional customer service culture within the IT function
 Analyse problems (both technical and operational) to arrive at workable solutions.
 Assists in the support of administrative computer-based applications.
 Providing out-of-hours cover for key applications/technologies on a rostered basis
 Ensuring the company is compliant with Data Protection legislation for relevant systems
 Assisting the relevant manager in planning for the roll-out of new projects
 Contributing towards the implementation of ITIL standards within the team
 Highlight and respond to potential security threats
 Providing advice and input into the development of new or improved solutions
 Works closely with staff and/or vendor representatives to resolve problems.
 Delivers IT projects/initiatives as directed by the manager/director.
 Provides support and resolves problems related to installed computer hardware /software.
 Investigation of potential software application, network and hardware malfunctions and takes appropriate action to resolve issues.

Skill Set:
Key Skills:-

 Achieved or working towards a 3rd level or comparable ICT qualification/accreditation
 3+ years relevant experience in a similar role.
 Excellent technical skills
o Systems Administration and Troubleshooting Windows 2003/2008, Exchange, SQL and related technologies e.g. Active Directory, Clustering
o Strong Server /shared Storage (SAN, NAS) configuration and management
o Extensive Networking experience in a server and desktop environment, including switches (Fibre and copper), wireless networking and good understanding of TCP/IP and other networking protocols.
o Strong security knowledge and experience in
 Firewalls (Checkpoint / Juniper), including routing, natting, addressing resolution public/private, VPN’s, DMZ’s
 Security management - Email / Web content / Mobile technologies / Encryption, security devices and general threat management
o Low level hardware configuration skills – across multiple technologies Fibre Channel, SATA, RAID etc
o Virtualisation VMware ESX / VSphere / VCenter
o Enterprise Backup / Restore / DR Management and Administration
o Some voice / data integration experience i.e. VOIP / PABX etc
o Scripting experience would be advantageous but not essential
 Background in supporting mobile technologies
 Good client/customer awareness
 Track record to demonstrate organising and planning capability
 Excellent problem solving skills
 Ability to work intuitively
 Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate work
 Project ownership and ability to work within deadlines / timelines
 Ability to provide support to technical and non-technical staff
 Good communication, report writing and interpersonal skills


Remuneration Package:
Good package available and excellent career prospects for up and coming Technology Company.

Please send your CV to peter@eolas.ie for immediate consideration

Description: Linux Systems Engineer – Redhat or Suse

Overview:

Excellent client looking Linux Systems Engineer with a proven record of working in a 24X7 environment. The Linux Systems Engineer will form part of an operational team that is responsible for the day to day care and maintenance of all computing environments. This includes responsibility for the maintenance of hardware, local area networks, wide area networks, operating systems and applications. This is a technical post ideally requiring prior experience in operating a 24x7x365 enterprise environment.
Job Description:

The candidate is expected to have a high level of technical proficiency in most technologies commonly found in the enterprise environment. It is not required that candidates have prior experience in the administration of the following specific solutions but preference is given to those with experience in a number of areas:
• Linux systems (Suse Linux or Red Hat)

• Microsoft Windows systems (2003 and 2008)

• Web Servers including IIS, Apache and Apache Tomcat
• VMWare – VSphere 4
• Network and application monitoring systems – Nagios, Op Manager, Hyperic, etc.

• Patch Management Tools e.g. WSUS, BigFix

• Backup and restore systems
• Storage management systems

Strong knowledge or experience with the following will be beneficial:

• TCP/IP and related protocols
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution techniques
• ITIL Process Methodologies
• Operational information security issues
• Cisco network infrastructure – load balancers, switches and routers
• Microsoft SQL 2008 Databases with HA configuration
Education and experience:
The candidate must fulfil the following requirements:
• BSc in Computer Science or related
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in a systems/network administrator role
• Experience in providing on-line services in an Enterprise environment (24x7x365)
• Certifications from Cisco, Sun, Novell or Microsoft are a distinct advantage


Remuneration Package:

Excellent salary and career progression with a strong Internet Technology Firm

Description: Linux Systems Engineer – Linux Engineer – Redhat Linux Systems Engineer
Please forward your updated CV to peter@eolas.ie for immediate consideration

Description: Overview:
Excellent client is looking for a Systems Administrator to join their existent team. This is a 1 year fixed term contract paying upto 50k per annum

Job Description:
•Daily maintenance, monitoring and support of the IT Infrastructure
•Research, procure, install, configure and maintain new and existing systems
•Provide level 2 and 3 support for the IT service desk
•Performing advanced systems operational tasks
•Procurement of IT hardware, services and software
•Develop and implement IT standards and procedures in line with industry trends
•Co-ordination and liaison with all other IT staff / areas
•Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements
Candidates must have acquired a Degree level qualification in Computer Science or equivalent. The following are also important requirements:
•Minimum four years’ experience
•Relevant Microsoft Certification (MCSA, MCTS)
•Strong virtualisation and SAN skills especially for VMware vSphere and Dell EqualLogic SANs
•Excellent knowledge of Active Directory, Citrix XenApp, CommVault, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010, Microsoft Windows XP/7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2008 R2, TCP/IP.
•Ability to pre-empt issues and implement appropriate solutions
•Ability to work on own initiative
•Ability to prioritise tasks
•Ability to pick up in-depth knowledge of new systems
•Team-working skills
•Problem solving skills
•Project management skills
•Establishing, maintaining and managing relationships with 3rd party vendors
•Ability to configure, upgrade, install, and troubleshoot server hardware and software
•Ability to design, implement and maintain backup and business continuity solutions
Familiarity with any of the following would be a distinct advantage:
•Cisco IOS
•SWIFT
Symantec Enterprise Vault
•ITIL framework
•Microsoft Licensing
•Project management methodologies
•Public sector procurement procedures

Skill Set:
•Strong virtualisation and SAN skills especially for VMware vSphere and Dell EqualLogic SANs
•Excellent knowledge of Active Directory, Citrix XenApp, CommVault, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010, Microsoft Windows XP/7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2008 R2, TCP/IP

Remuneration Package:
Very Attractive Salary and Benefits

Description: A large corporate client is looking for a Senior Storage Engineer based in Dublin City Centre.
The successful candidate should have the following experience:
Essential Functions
As a Storage Engineer the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage & Support an EMC Celerra/Clariion & Brocade based Enterprise Storage Infrastructure & associated systems including VMWare/ Linux / Windows Servers, CommVault Simpana Software and various other Applications eg EMC PowerPath etc.
• Day-to-day operations of IT storage functions including allocating storage to Linux / Windows Servers, Managing the Network File Systems (NFS), CIFS and Storage Area Network (SAN) Environments, Administering Brocade Fibre Channel (FC) Switch Fabrics, PowerPath Configuration and Data Replication.
• Manage Storage related activities such as Performance Monitoring, Identifying and Resolving Performance related issues, Identifying and driving efficiency initiatives, Disk Consumption, Capacity Planning, FC Cabling, FC Zoning.
• Be Forward-thinking on future direction for the Storage Environment and investigate/suggest new technologies as they evolve to drive efficiency
• Create and Maintain detailed documentation to describe the Storage Operations, Topology & Configuration.
• Manage & Support Backup/Restore Operations with CommVault Simpana software and have familiarity with Backup technologies such as D2D2T and DeDuplication.
• Manage internal relationships with departmental managers and peers & also manage the external vendor relationships.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
B.S. in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
Required
• Detailed Operational knowledge of EMC Storage Arrays.
• Detailed knowledge of SAN, NAS, CIFS, NFS.
• 7+ years supporting complex and fast changing large Storage Environments.
• Strong problem solving experience required.
• Must demonstrate strong operating system skills in NT and UNIX/Linux.
• Must be comfortable at Unix Shell/Perl scripting.
• Good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a team and also independently.
• Good understanding of networking.
Please apply to Peter Kirby at peter@eolas.ie if you are interested. Also if you a daily rate contract please also apply as they will look at a daily rate contractor as well if they can't find a suitable permanent person.