IT Systems and Network Administrator

Job Title : IT Systems and Network Administrator Pay Scale : Administrative 3 Closing Date : 22-Jan-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruit@tcd.ie Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction. Post ID: 038724 Post Summary:- The School of Computer Science and Statistics (SCSS) invites applications for an IT Systems and Network Administrator position. Reporting to the Systems Manager the Systems and Network Administrators will work as part of the Systems Support group within the school. The Systems and Network Administrator will work as part of a team of systems, network, architecture, and database administrators to support and maintain the school infrastructure and services. The SCSS network and infrastructure is an enterprise scale IT environment spanning on-campus and remote sites. This is a technology-oriented position with a particular focus on support, operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement across a broad range of innovative technologies. Flexibility and commitment to change will be key factors to success in this role. Post status:   Permanent Contract Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 3 Salary Scale ( €46,874 - €58,667 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points: Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge. Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems. Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to James Murphy, Systems Manager at  James.Murphy@tcd.ie Application queries about this post, please email the Andrea Free at E: recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment. Further Information Filesize Information for Applicants.pdf 465.5 IT Systems and Network Administrator job spec.pdf 502 Return to Search Apply for Job