Computer Systems Administrator, School of Computer Science and Information Technology

Applications are invited for the position of Computer Systems Administrator in the School of Computer Science and Information Technology. Reporting to the Computer Systems Manager, the Computer Systems Administrator will work in a growing and dynamic academic unit to facilitate laboratory-based teaching and to support our teaching lab infrastructure. The appointee should be able to demonstrate and give evidence of relevant experience.  Preferably experience across multiple OS (Linux/Mac/Windows) in administering software development frameworks; scripting and software package customisation; experience with virtualisation environments; networking experience and a practical understanding of system security and other relevant areas.  

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly and to undertake other duties from time to time in order to maintain a consistent high quality of service.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years’ experience in a software/ hardware support role in a large organization and have a degree in computer science, or related field. S/he will exhibit excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of organisational ability. S/he will have the ability to quickly research and find solutions to problems, sometimes under time pressure.   S/he will enjoy working as part of a team committed to delivering in a flexible and dynamic working environment.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ .  The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to David O’Byrne Tel: 021 4205895, Email: David.obyrne@cs.ucc.ie  Further information on the School is available at https://www.ucc.ie/en/compsci/

Appointment may be made on the Admin V Salary Scale: €43,252 - €53,301 (Scale B) / €41,186 - €50,732 (Scale A).

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday, 13th May 2021.

No late applications will be accepted.