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Systems Administrator

Dublin, Ireland

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

ThreatLocker® is a global cybersecurity company providing enterprise-level endpoint protection solutions that help organizations secure their servers, workstations, and critical infrastructure. The ThreatLocker® platform includes Application Allowlisting, Ringfencing™, Storage Control, Elevation Control, Endpoint Network Control, Configuration Management, and Operational Alert solutions, enabling organizations to adopt a Zero Trust approach that blocks malicious activity before it can execute. 

As part of our continued growth across Europe, we are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team in Dublin, Ireland. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

ThreatLocker is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join our IT Infrastructure team. This is an in-office position based in Dublin and is responsible for maintaining, securing, and improving the company's internal infrastructure. 

The successful candidate will have extensive experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments, Hyper-V virtualization, Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory, and enterprise networking. Experience supporting Linux servers and modern DevOps technologies is desirable but not essential. 

This role requires an individual who enjoys solving complex technical problems, can work independently, and is committed to maintaining a highly available, secure, and scalable infrastructure. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for, but not limited to: 

  • Administering and maintaining Windows Server environments. 
  • Managing Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related Microsoft infrastructure services. 
  • Administering and maintaining Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure. 
  • Installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server environments. 
  • Managing enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions. 
  • Monitoring infrastructure performance, availability, and capacity. 
  • Installing, configuring, and maintaining network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, wireless networks, VLANs, VPNs, and routing. 
  • Troubleshooting server, storage, networking, virtualization, and operating system issues. 
  • Planning and implementing infrastructure upgrades and system improvements. 
  • Applying operating system updates, firmware updates, and security patches. 
  • Implementing and maintaining cybersecurity best practices across the server and network environment. 
  • Creating and maintaining technical documentation, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures. 
  • Supporting office infrastructure and assisting with IT projects across multiple international locations. 
  • Working closely with internal engineering, development, and security teams to ensure reliable and secure infrastructure. 
  • Learn ThreatLocker products fully. 
  • On-call / After hour calls required 

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer. 
  • Extensive experience administering Microsoft Windows Server. 
  • Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows networking. 
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Hyper-V. 
  • Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server. 
  • Experience managing enterprise networking equipment, including switches, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, and routing. 
  • Strong understanding of storage technologies, backup solutions, and disaster recovery. 
  • Experience troubleshooting complex server and infrastructure issues. 
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
  • Ability to create and maintain technical documentation. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Experience administering Linux servers (Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, or similar). 
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure or AWS. 
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation. 
  • Experience with Docker or Kubernetes. 
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. 
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible. 
  • Microsoft, Azure, VMware, Linux, or networking certifications. 

 PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

The ideal candidate will: 

  • Be highly organised and detail-oriented. 
  • Take ownership of technical issues through to resolution. 
  • Be proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement. 
  • Work well independently and as part of a team. 
  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues. 
  • Demonstrate a strong customer-service mindset. 
  • Be eager to learn new technologies and continually develop their technical skills. 

 WORKING CONDITIONS 

The duties described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be considered where appropriate. 

  • This is a full-time, in-office position based in Dublin, Ireland. 
  • Occasional travel to other ThreatLocker offices may be required. 
  • The role involves prolonged periods of sitting and computer work. 
  • Occasional lifting and installation of IT equipment weighing up to 25 kg. 
  • May occasionally require work outside normal business hours to support maintenance of windows or critical incidents. 

 

A background check and drug/substance screening are required after a conditional offer. Employment will proceed only upon receiving clear results from both. 

ThreatLocker also conducts randomized drug and substance testing approximately every 60 days, in line with the same screening standards. 

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Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

ThreatLocker’s purpose for processing this information is to assess your suitability for a role at ThreatLocker.

Where processing takes place in the UK or EU, or you are a resident of the UK or EU, the legal basis we rely on for processing your personal data is article 6(1)(b) of the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (the “GDPR”) which relates to processing necessary to perform a contract or to take steps at your request, before entering a contract. The legal basis we rely on to process any information you provide as part of your enquiry or application which is special category data, such as health, religious or ethnic information, is article 9(2)(b) of the GDPR, which also relates to our obligations in employment and the safeguarding of your fundamental rights and article 9(2)(h) for assessing your work capacity as an employee.

How Will ThreatLocker Use This Information?

We’ll use all the information you provide during the recruitment process to progress your application with a view to offering you an employment contract with us, or to fulfil legal or regulatory requirements if necessary.

We’ll use the contact details you give us to contact you to progress your enquiry or application. We’ll use the other information you provide to assess your suitability for the role. This may include sharing your information with one or more of hiring team, including your CV, details of your qualifications, relevant experience and skills, identification documentation, references and background and criminal record checks (where applicable).

Where applicable, we may also share your information with the data processors detailed below.

We will not share any of the information you provide with any third parties for marketing purposes.

We do not and will not sell your personal data.

What Information Will ThreatLocker Ask For and Why?

We do not collect more information than we need to fulfil our stated purposes and will not keep it longer than necessary. The information we ask for is used to assess your suitability for employment. You don’t have to provide what we ask but it may affect our assessment efforts if you don’t.

Applications

If you use our online application system, your details will be collected by a data processor on our behalf (please see below).

We ask you for your personal details including name and contact details. We’ll also ask you about your eligibility to work in the country concerned, previous work experience, education, referees and for answers to questions relevant to the role. Our recruitment team and relevant business lead will have access to all this information.

You will also be asked to provide equal opportunities information. This is not mandatory – if you don’t provide it, it won’t affect your application. We won’t make the information available to any staff outside our recruitment team, including business leads, in a way that can identify you. Any information you provide will be used to produce and monitor equal opportunities statistics.

Pipelining
Our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers pipelines applications for interview. The hiring managers will not be provided with your equal opportunities information if you have provided it.

Vetting

We may ask you to participate in technical assessments; demonstrations ; attend an interview (including by recorded video); or a combination of these. Information will be generated by you and by us. For example, you might complete a written assignment, or we might take interview notes. This information is held by us.

If you are unsuccessful after assessment for the role, we may ask if you would like your details retained in ThreatLocker’s own talent pool. If you say yes, we may proactively contact you should any further suitable vacancies arise.

Employment Offer
If we make an offer of employment, we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete pre-employment checks to progress to employment. We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the relevant country, and seek assurance as to their trustworthiness, integrity and reliability.

You must therefore provide:
·         Proof of ID (passport – if no passport, birth certificate and national insurance/social security documents)
·         Proof of Right to Work in country where job is based
·         Proof of Address

We may also perform the following, subject to local laws and practices:
·         Criminal Record check
·         Electronic ID Verification check  
·         Credit & Bankruptcy checks, including a full 7-year address history
·         Global Financial Sanctions checks
·         Compliance checks, including Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFOC)
·         Directorship & Media Searches

Education & Professional Qualifications Checks

Proof of Seven Years Employment References check

How Long Is The Information Kept For?

This will depend on whether your application is successful or not (unless we state otherwise in our ‘data processor’ section below):

Successful Recruitment Candidate Information (including CV’s applications, interview notes, etc.) will be destroyed 12 months after the end of employment. Except in the United States, where candidate information is retained for 24 months. Eligibility documents (identity, right work in country) and background checks (including personal references) are typically kept for 5 years after the end of employment, or longer to comply with local laws. Please refer to your local ThreatLocker Recruitment Team for further information.

Unsuccessful Recruitment Candidate Information (including third party referee details provided by the applicant) will be destroyed 12 months after the last action unless you consent for information to be held for longer. Except in Poland, where candidate information is retained for 6 months and in the United States for 24 months.

How We Make Decisions In Our Hiring Process?

At the initial application stage we may automatically decline your on-line application if you fail to satisfy any relevant legal requirements for employment (e.g. You state you do not have the legal right to work in the country where the role exists and/or fail to meet other requirements per job qualifications.

Final recruitment decisions are made by members of our talent acquisition team and hiring managers. We take account of all the information gathered during the application process.

You can ask about decisions on your application by speaking to your contact in our recruitment team.

Your Rights

As an individual, you have certain rights regarding your own personal data.
For more information on your rights, please see the ‘Your Data Protection Rights’ section of the ThreatLocker Privacy Notice: https://www.ThreatLocker.com/Data-privacy-notice


ThreatLocker’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted at: privacy@threatlocker.com

Do We Use Any Data Processors?

Yes – we use several processors to provide elements of our recruitment service for us as follows:

On-line Candidate Application Management Service
We use Greenhouse’s candidate application management platform.  You can access their Privacy Policy here: https://www.greenhouse.io/privacy-policy.

 
Recruitment Agencies and Talent Pools
We have relationships with a number of recruitment agencies and talent pools and where you have applied for a position with ThreatLocker through such agency or registered with a particular talent pool, you should approach them directly for information on their privacy policy and data retention periods.

Employment Vetting
ThreatLocker use the following range of providers, depending on your location and operational requirements:

HireRight. You can access their Privacy Policy here: https://www.hireright.com/emea/legal/privacy-policy/emea-and-apac-candidate-policy

Notice Version: 18 OCTOBER 2022