IT Systems Engineer

Overview

We're working with a leading manufacturing organisation in Carrickfergus who are seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to join their internal IT department. The successful candidate will support and develop the company's on-premise and network infrastructure, ensuring the smooth running of critical systems across production and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day and strategic support of IT infrastructure (servers, networking, security, and systems).


• Maintain and improve Windows Server environments and network performance (Layer 2/3).


• Manage and troubleshoot firewall, backup, and disaster recovery systems.


• Provide end-user support across departments.


• Lead or contribute to IT improvement and efficiency projects.

Key Skills / Experience

• 5+ years working within IT Infrastructure (ideally in a production/manufacturing setting).


• Experience supporting Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V/Proxmox, and network infrastructure.


• Firewall management (Sophos XG or similar).


• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning.


• Strong communication skills and ability to prioritise under pressure.

Benefits

• Employer pension up to 14%


• Health cash plan & life assurance


• Holiday purchase scheme


• Free parking


• Employee discounts & learning support


• Ride to work scheme

Closing Date

4th November 2025

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Recruitment Consultant Daire O'Connor at MCS Group on or .

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