Computer Systems Engineer, School of Computer Science and Information Services

Applications are invited for the position of Computer Systems Engineer in the School of Computer Science and Information Technology. Reporting to the Computer Systems Manager, the Computer Systems Engineer will work in a growing and dynamic academic unit and provide support to students and staff across a broad range of academic, research, and administrative activities, with a special focus on specialised hardware and associated software, e.g. for embedded / Internet of Things systems, multimedia and human-computer interface devices and network equipment.

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly and to undertake other duties from time to time in order to maintain a consistent high quality of service.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience in a software/ hardware support role in a large organization and a degree in computer science, computer and / or electronic engineering or related field and/or equivalent demonstrable experience. They will exhibit excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of organisational ability. They will have the ability to quickly research and find solutions to problems, sometimes under time pressure.   They will enjoy working as part of a team committed to delivering in a flexible and dynamic working environment. 

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/.   The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Dirk Pesch, dirk.pesch@ucc.ie. Further information on the School is available at https://www.ucc.ie/en/compsci/ 

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award  in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .

Appointment may be made on the Admin V Salary Scale: €51,307 - €62,926 (Scale B) / €49,070 - €59,893 (Scale A). 

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.