Summary
Senior Systems Engineer at Almac Group in Craigavon, on the UK infrastructure team responsible for servers and storage supporting mission-critical 24x7 IS services across all Almac sites. Day to day: designing, installing, troubleshooting and maintaining Linux-based server platforms, enterprise storage and virtualisation (VMware/Hyper-V/KVM/OpenShift), on site and in the cloud.
Senior Systems Engineer Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Business Unit: Central Services Open To: Internal & External Candidates Ref No: HRJOB11807 Salary: Competitive The Opportunity As part of the UK infrastructure team, the Senior Systems Engineer has responsibility for the servers and storage equipment supporting mission critical 24x7 IS services for all Almac sites. They are responsible for the design, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of server and storage infrastructure and applications both on site and in the Cloud. The primary focus of the role is Linux-based server platforms and enterprise storage technologies; however, experience supporting a range of operating systems and infrastructure technologies is highly desirable. Given Almac's extensive use of OpenText Content Suite (Livelink), experience in the administration, support, or integration of this platform would be advantageous. What you need to be successful BSc hons degree (or equivalent) with a strong computer element OR Proven practical experience in Infrastructure support in a large IS or manufacturing environment Competence in implementing, administrating and supporting Server Operating Systems supporting complex interwoven infrastructure environments Experience in the installation and administration of Virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V, KVM, OpenShift or VDI Experience supporting the delivering complex IS infrastructure projects to agreed time, cost and quality Further information For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting. How to apply Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Friday 6 November 2026. Skills: computerised systems IT Server Cloud Benefits: EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Professional Coaching Attractive Compensation Package Lunch & Learns Employee Recognition Employee Referral Bonus Death in Service
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