IT Infrastructure Engineering Manager

Company description : Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries. Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion. Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For more information, visit Job description : IT Infrastructure Engineering Manager Hybrid working model Permanent Kilkenny or City West Tirln Tirln, currently partnering with a 3rd party service provider for the provision of IT services, is about to embark on a significant IT transformation programme to stand up its own IT capability. The initial focus will be on enabling projects and will involve close collaboration with our partner. This will require a number of new and exciting roles to join the Tirln IT team, working in adynamic& collaborative environment. ? Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Overview The IT Infrastructure Engineering Manager is responsible for maintaining the business's data centre infrastructure and working together with a managed service provider for Tirlns data centres and server infrastructure. The role is responsible for overseeing the work performed and manage operational aspects of the managed service provider relationship. Key Responsibilities Work closely with managed services provider to set up, configure, and maintain hardware and software components within the datacentre, such as servers, storage, and operating systems Oversee the central components of the Microsoft IT Infrastructure, such as Active Directory and related core IT infrastructure services, ensuring it is secure, available, performing optimally, and addressing any technical issues in a timely manner Oversee and direct managed service providersas they perform routine maintenance tasks and upgrades on central IT infrastructure, in line with Tirlns security policies and controls Ensure the datacentre and central IT Infrastructure complies with security standards and industry regulations, and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans as needed Work collaboratively with other IT teams and business stakeholders to support new initiatives and projects Participate in datacentre and central IT Infrastructure related incident management as required liaising with service management, the managed service partner and application teams Contribute to the Strategy development for Tirlans Central IT Infrastructure Key Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field 8-10 years experience in Microsoft IT Infrastructure or similar Familiar with IT infrastructure services such as Microsoft Active Directory Proven experience working with managed service providers in managing datacentres and IT Infrastructure Knowledge of security standards and best practices, including ISO 27001 and NIST Familiar with virtualization technologies, such as VMware Technical knowledge of server hardware, operating systems and storage technologies Knowledge of data backup and disaster recovery processes Networking experience is advantageous Experience in working with Cloud Services desirable Strong verbal and written communication skills Proven analytical and problem-solving skills Strong team player with a growth mindset About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safetyand state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirln but this isnt the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job / careers Tirln is a Values Based Organisation Skills : Infrastructure Oversee managed service providers Work collaboratively Benefits : Bonus Canteen Gym Laptop Mobile phone Pension