IT Systems Administrator

Position - IT Systems Administrator

The Firm

Mason Hayes & Curran is top tier full-service law firm based in the Dublin Docklands. We have a tradition of delivering consistently excellent advice and providing a broad range of legal services to multi-national, institutional and government clients.

We are hiring a Systems Administrator to join our IT team of 11 in providing IT support to a firm of over 650 people. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team and develop your skills and career in a supportive environment.

So, if you like challenge, value autonomy, work well within a team - We invite you to grow your career with us!

Experience Required:

• Experience as a Systems Administrator supporting Windows Server on premise and 365 cloud environments (2019 and above), within virtualised infrastructures.
• In depth knowledge and experience of managing Active Directory environments (both on-premises and Azure), including DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Strong proficiency in administering Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Intune, SharePoint, and related applications.
• Experience with SQL servers (2019 and newer)
• Experience with legal industry software such as iManage, BigHand, and Elite 3E an Advantage
• Exposure to Application Delivery Controllers or load balancing technologies
• Solid understanding of networking principles and protocols.
• Experience working with cyber security tools and technologies, including patch management, antivirus solutions, and firewalls.
• Extensive hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco switches and routers in complex enterprise environments
• Expertise in configuring and supporting VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPNs, remote access solutions)
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Meraki wireless solutions
• Familiarity with AV over IP, video conferencing solutions (e.g., Teams/Zoom Rooms), and hardware troubleshooting

Role Responsibilities:

Systems Administration

• Perform day-to-day administration of IT systems, including servers, workstations, and network infrastructure.
• Review daily system health checks, proactively identify issues, and collaborate with relevant teams to resolve them.
• Work closely with managed service providers to ensure optimal availability and performance of systems and critical services.
• Support the deployment of Windows operating systems, applications, and updates using Microsoft tools such as Autopilot, SCCM, and Intune.

Microsoft 365 Administration

• Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and carry out routine maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and internal policies.

Security Administration

• Install and configure security tools, ensuring systems remain compliant with organisational standards.
• Review security reports and implement recommended actions where necessary.
• Conduct regular technical and physical security audits.
• Escalate and coordinate changes to security configurations, including firewall updates, as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as an escalation point for Level 1 & 2 Service Desk and wider IT team queries.
• Effectively prioritise and manage workloads to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Why Mason, Hayes & Curran?

• Excellent remuneration and benefits package; pension, healthcare & bonus;
• Career development opportunities;
• Friendly, open and informal working atmosphere;
• Focus on employee involvement, wellbeing and success;
• Social events, clubs and initiatives (Green Team, Working on Wellness, subsidised fitness classes, Diversity, Sports & Social and Art Committee, strong track record in CSR programmes, pro bono work and charitable efforts).

Learn more about Mason, Hayes & Curran

• Learn more about a Career at Mason, Hayes & Curran HERE
• See more about Mason, Hayes & Curran and our teams on our YouTube HERE
• Visit our LinkedIn HERE