There has never been a more exciting time to join the world of mobility! The automotive industry will change fundamentally by 2030: electric drive and fully-networked transportation with autonomous drive will determine how we move around in future. With the Group strategy “NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come”, the Volkswagen Group is a significant driver of this transformation.
Volkswagen Group Ireland (VGIE) is wholly owned by Volkswagen AG, the largest automotive company in the world with many of the most iconic automotive brands. In Ireland, we are the national sales company of six brands - Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, CUPRA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Our combined share of the Irish automotive market is 25%.
Volkswagen Group Ireland is recruiting for a highly experienced IT professional with over 3 years of expertise in administrating and supporting complex infrastructure and applications across multiple brands within VWGI. Proven track record in delivering exceptional in-house and external support, optimizing IT operations, and driving successful project rollouts in collaboration with global teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Infrastructure Management: Expert in setup and administration of virtual servers, ensuring robust and efficient operations.
- System Monitoring: Proficient in monitoring and managing both local and cloud-based infrastructure to maintain optimal performance.
- Active Directory Administration: Skilled in managing Active Directory, ensuring secure and streamlined user access.
- Vulnerability Management: Adept at identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities through timely upgrades and fixes.
- Windows Client Deployments: Extensive experience in deploying Windows clients using SCCM, enhancing system reliability.
- Office365 Optimization: Specialized in optimizing Office365 usage to improve organizational productivity.
- Network Support: Providing advanced support to dealer networks for seamless connectivity to VGIE WAN.
- Issue Resolution: Expert in troubleshooting complex hardware and software issues, escalating unresolved problems to higher-level support teams.
- Project Collaboration: Collaborating with head office in Wolfsburg and local partners to plan and execute new IT projects, requiring occasional travel.
Technical Expertise:
- Operating Systems: Advanced proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Windows Server and client operating systems.
- Imaging: Skilled in SCCM for efficient system imaging and deployment.
- Networking: In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, VPNs for robust network management.
- Virtualization: Expertise in VMware for effective virtualization solutions.
- Security: Proficient in Trellix Antivirus for comprehensive security management.
- Backup and Disaster Recovery: Experienced in Veeam for reliable backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Hardware: Competent in installation and configuration of virtual servers and storage solutions.
Professional Attributes:
- Analytical & Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex IT challenges.
- Team Collaboration: Strong ability to work effectively in fast-paced team environments.
- Customer Focus: Dedicated to providing customer-focused support with a level-headed approach.
- Documentation: Skilled in creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for IT processes.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build rapport with Wolfsburg IT departments to facilitate group projects.
Experience:
- Over 3 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating consistent performance and growth.
Fair Processing Notice
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