Description: Systems Administrator with Linux and Windows experience required for Telecoms Company based in South Co Dublin.

Excellent Permanent role with attractive salary and benefits for the right candidate.

The role will involve:
Managing, maintaining and improving the company's infrastructure including:
General corporate systems
Core Engineering systems
Dublin and Milpitas office networks
Company VPN
Interacting with the company's Engineering department to discover its IT needs, discuss potential solution and implement agreed solutions
Managing company backup strategy
Working with external suppliers in support of outsourced IT projects
Installation of new hardware and software in support of company IT needs
General day to day support of desktop PCs and laptops.

Applicants should have:
Minimum of 3 yrs experience in Systems Administration on Linux and Windows environments
Strong understanding of Linux systems (particularly RedHat/CentOS/Fedora)
Excellent IP networking skills
Experience in Firewalls, VPNs and DNS a must
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, be self motivated and a team player
Familiarity with virtualization environments and running systems in virtual machines
A willingness to travel (infrequently) to the company's office in Milpitas, California, USA
Familiarity with identifying, installing, configuring and maintaining XAMPP and LAMP based opensource tools e.g. mediawiki, bugzilla would be an advantage.
Familiarity with the subversion revision control system would be an advantage

Send your CV now for immediate interview to nollaig@eolas.ie

Description: My Dublin based client currently requires an EMEA LAN/WAN Infrastructure Support to join their existing team in a six month fixed term contract position.

EMEA LAN/WAN Infrastructure Support:
The ongoing maintenance of all elements of local and wide area network hardware and software as part of the EMEA LAN/WAN Infrastructure Team. This includes responsibility for liaising with outsourced service providers for the provision of any service pertaining to local or wide area networks.

Duties and responsibilities:
• Monitor the ongoing performance and reliability of all aspects of the LAN/WAN infrastructure for EMEA offices in order to maximise performance and reliability, to minimise business disruption through unscheduled downtime.
• Ensure that all server-based data is backed up on a daily basis and that the data on all servers is appropriately protected via anti-virus software, including up-to-date virus definitions files
• Provide LAN/WAN troubleshooting and fault resolution services across all EMEA offices in order to minimise business disruption through downtime of LAN/WAN services.
• Carry out all active directory administration tasks required to ensure the security and availability of networks.
• Provide 3rd line support to the EMEA regions including support/administration of VOIP & Video infrastructure.

The role is technical, however the LAN/WAN infrastructure team will have an influence on many levels as they will be looked upon as subject experts who can provide advice, recommendations and, where necessary, have the authority to insist upon certain technical solutions. In so doing, they will have an influence on the following roles:
Local IT resources – The Network team will work with any local IT resources to provide appropriate solutions and to ensure ongoing management of those solutions.

Skill set:
• This is primarily a technical role, with specific requirements as regards technical knowledge:-
o MCSE or MCSA on Windows Server 2003/2008
o Knowledge of Internet Protocol
o Working level of knowledge on Cisco IOS
• Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach.
• The ability to prioritise workload and work with minimal supervision.

Overview:
This is an excellent role with a market leading client offering a strong salary and benefits package for the right candidate. The client is eager to interview ASAP so please contact me on 01 2866666 or email me on katie@eolas.ie for immediate consideration.

Skillset: LAN/ WAN /Infrastructure / Support

Description: My Dublin South based client currently requires a Field Service Engineer to join their existing team in a permanent position.

Field Service Engineer:
• My client is looking for an IT engineer with 2-3 years’ experience (preferably field experience). The candidate would need to be comfortable working up to Microsoft Small Business Server level and for this role enterprise server environments would not be a necessity but would be a bonus. My client is a Microsoft partner and 99% of their work is Microsoft based but a peripheral knowledge of Apple, Citrix etc. would be necessary.

• You will be working with a range of customers from single home users, to FAS with over 2,000 PC’s across the country, my client has the support contract for several large government offices and agencies so you would be exposed to a massive range of technology. Their bread and butter is the SME 10 to 15 user environment but the majority of these are still server based and in essence just a smaller version of the bigger sites.

• In essence this role is with an IT maintenance company, their daily calls run from installing a printer to installing a server and a room full of workstations so a good all round candidate with experience in the field would be ideal.

Overview:
This is an excellent role with a market leading client offering a strong salary and benefits package for the right candidate. The client is eager to interview ASAP so please contact me on 01 2866666 or email me on katie@eolas.ie for immediate consideration.

Skillset: Field Service Engineer/ Network Engineer/Microsoft

Description: Excellent corporate client and a permanent and pensionable role. Looking for a Junior or Graduate with a degree for a Technical Support Engineer Role
Job Description: (Only a job spec so please don't worry if you don't have all the skills if you are a graduate or Junior candidate)
Our Financial Service client requires a Technical Support Engineer with responsibility for the day-to-day management and support of the Windows, SQL Server, IIS, Web applications and Unix environments that underpin our business applications. This role reports to the Business Application Service Support manager.
Primary Responsibilities
The primary duties for this position include (but are not limited to):-
• Provision of technical support for build, configuration, release and administration of the Production, Pseudo-Live & UAT environments, including configuration of our end-to-end Integration Test rigs.
• Oversee installation of application patches and upgrades on our UAT, Pseudo-Live & Production environments in accordance with the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Use of fundamental technical troubleshooting skills obtained through performance of the role to define, isolate and resolve technical issues.
• Document application problem information, recommendations, and resolution in a clear and concise manner. Provide technical issue escalation using appropriate methodology.
• Adherence to the IT Change/Release procedures to ensure availability, security & reliability of the Production environment.
• Timely reporting of monthly, quarterly and EOY statistics regarding project, business-as-usual and compliance related activity to the management team.
• Contribute to our in-house knowledgebase writing quality articles to be used by Support Engineers and work peers. Support knowledge transfer through close interaction with colleagues in the department.
• Promote a team environment by assisting co-workers whenever necessary to enhance the professional development of everyone within the department.
• Work closely with the Business Applications Service Support manager to set realistic timelines and work estimates.
• Provision of Level 1/ Level 2 support as the need arises
Academic Qualification
• Qualified to degree level in computer science or related discipline.
• Detailed knowledge of Windows 2003/2008 server. Ideally have experience in working within a Windows Server Administrator role.
• Detailed knowledge of SQL and database structures. Ideally have experience in working in a SQL Database Support role. Database Administration and scripting experience would be an advantage.
• Nice to have experience of Microsoft Sharepoint Administration or a detailed knowledge of this.
• Knowledge / experience of supporting business applications operating on WebSphere, UNIX & IIS platforms.
• An excellent customer service attitude and the ability to interact with people in a professional manner are required.
• Must possess good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and use judgment in providing technical assistance.
• ITIL certification would be an advantage.
Remuneration Package:
Very attractive Remuneration Package.
Please apply to peter@eolas.ie if you wish to know more about this role.

Description: Windows Desktop Support (Spanish)

Job Description:
The position will initially involve supporting users and visitors in our existing Madrid office. My client is currently in the process of setting up a new office in Madrid as part of a joint venture. The office will accommodate circa 50 users as well as approximately 70 Sales/remote users in year one. The job role will initially involve supporting existing staff in the Madrid office and also work as part of the project team to setup the new office in Madrid. The successful candidate will be part of a wider Desktop Support Team based across various client sites in Europe and North America. The candidate will also work closely with other members of the larger Systems and Technology Infrastructure team providing some one site support to those teams.
The reporting line is to a manager based in Ireland.
This job is currently scoped as a 9AM to 17:30PM, CET Monday to Friday but flexibility to work of hours is required to support the business,
The successful candidate should have experience working in the financial services sector and be accustomed to working in a fast paced environment that adheres to strict security and audit requirements. E.g. PCI compliance
The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated and be able to operate with minimal supervision and have very strong interpersonal and communication skills
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide support to the employees both on site and remote and to those who are working in other offices.
• Provide operating system support for Windows 7 and associated software such as encryption. Remote access and printing
• Provide support for Microsoft Office applications. e.g. Office 200710, Lync, Visio, Project etc
• Provide first line support to end user Desktop and access to the VDI desktop via Citrix receiver
• Provide first line support to VDI end user environment.
• Provide first line support for business applications developed in house.
• Provide first line support for applications purchased by the business.
• Provide first line support for BackOffice applications/services issues
• Provide support in setting up meeting rooms with Telco and IT equipment as required.
• Administer Active Directory requirements for employees e.g. network accounts, mailboxes etc.
• Setup new desktops and laptops for users.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues on printers, desktops, laptops and their peripherals and work with vendors as required.
• Troubleshoot and provide first line hands on support for Telecoms and Network related issues.
• Ensure that all systems are kept up to date with the latest enterprise security tools for patch management anti-virus software etc.
• Ensure all audit requirements of the business are met.
• Maintain the Information Security Policies and Standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new technical solutions that the business may implement.
• Assist in the implementation, documentation and support of hardware and software solutions for the business.


Academic Qualification: Computer Science Degree


Remuneration Package:
Very attractive Remuneration Package.
Please register your CV with us on the following link:- www.eolas.ie/reg_form.php