TYPE OF POST
To form a panel from which Permanent, Fixed-Term, Specific Purpose and where applicable Acting Up Contract posts may be filled.
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTER
Each candidate must be of good character.
HEALTH
Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ETC.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms -
(i)A) A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. honours degree) in a relevant computing discipline and at least 3 years directly relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date.
OR
(ii)B) A qualification at Level 8 on National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. honours degree), or higher, with computing taken in the final year and at least 4 years directly relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
OR
(ii)B) A level 7 NFQ major award qualification in a relevant computing discipline and at least 4 years directly relevant ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
OR
(III)C) A level 6 NFQ major award qualification in a relevant computing discipline and at least 5 years directly relevant ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
And
(iii) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
* Relevant ICT hands-on experience should include, but is not limited to:
areas such as managing delivery of digital solutions, enterprise architecture, software and applications development projects involving a range of technologies and platforms covering web development, date management, database administration, business analysis/discovery, business intelligence and data analytics, DevOPs, enterprise architecture, technical infrastructure delivery support, technical support, ICT service management, operations and server support, ICT/cyber security, mobile device management, virtualisation delivery support, database and application support, cloud computing, etc.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
It is desirable that each candidate shall:
- Have relevant experience in an Application Support environment.
- Good knowledge of Agresso Financial Management System
- Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL server and SQL scripting
- Demonstrate a sound practical knowledge of IT Technical architectures, IT systems development and service delivery;
- Be well organised and practical, with a logical, analytical approach to problem solving;
- Demonstrate an aptitude and interest to remain up to date on IT trends and developments;
- Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the application of Information Systems and be able to assimilate and interpret advice from specialists – technical and otherwise;
- Have experience in installation, configuration and support of PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones and related hardware and software;
- Experience in Microsoft Cloud technologies such as Office 365, MS Teams and SharePoint Online;
- Experience using Virtualisation Technologies such as VMware;
- Experience using Software deployment tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager;
- Experience using Mobile Device Management such as AirWatch;
- Active Directory configuration and support experience including group policy configuration;
- Windows Server setup, configuration and Update maintenance;
- Anti-virus and threat management;
- Demonstrate knowledge of IT security standards and codes of conduct.