The Information Communication Technology Department is responsible for the installation, support and ongoing maintenance of all IT hardware and software within the hospital including its telephone systems.  This involves network and server administration, hardware installation and maintenance, helpdesk support, software installation and upgrades, systems implementation and general troubleshooting.  A key aspect of the department is the project management and engagement with stakeholders in relation to IT projects relative to the hospital and the RCSI Hospital Group. This service is delivered to a multidisciplinary user base.

A panel may be formed from which future permanent, temporary, fulltime and parttime vacancies may be filled.

Candidates must meet the following criteria on the closing date:

• Have a minimum of 3 years working in Information Technology at a senior level or a related area  - has knowledge of commonly used technology and procedures including operating systems, servers, networks, DNS, DHCP, network security, SAN, NAS, Active Directory, Exchange, Microsoft, Linux, File/Print, LDAP, Firewalls, VPN,

                                   And

• Evidence of having worked on, and successfully participated in ICT related projects preferably in a HSE/CIO environment

And

• Experience of having managed a large user base in an ICT support and development role preferably in a HSE/CIO environment

                                  And

• Exposure to a range of application systems, Databases and operating systems

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of

good character

Age

Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004).  A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age.

Post Specific:

• Help/Support Desk experience required
• IT Project Management experience
• Has knowledge of commonly-used technology and procedures in the IT field including operating systems, servers, networks, DNS, DHCP, network security, SAN, NAS, Active Directory, Exchange, Microsoft, Linux, File/Print, LDAP, Firewalls, VPN, Secure remote access internet access, Virus Protection, Security Filtering, LAN/WAN/MAN and wireless and virtualisation.

Please see job spec attached for your review:

Grade VII IT