Job Title: IT Systems Engineer Location: Carrickfergus (on-site) Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE Type: Permanent Overview: We're working with a leading manufacturing organisation in Carrickfergus who are seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to join their internal IT department. The successful candidate will support and develop the company's on-premise and network infrastructure, ensuring the smooth running of critical systems across production and business operations. Key Responsibilities: Day-to-day and strategic support of IT infrastructure (servers, networking, security, and systems). Maintain and improve Windows Server environments and network performance (Layer 2/3). Manage and troubleshoot firewall, backup, and disaster recovery systems. Provide end-user support across departments. Lead or contribute to IT improvement and efficiency projects. Key Skills / Experience: 5 years working within IT Infrastructure (ideally in a production/manufacturing setting). Experience supporting Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V/Proxmox, and network infrastructure. Firewall management (Sophos XG or similar).Disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Strong communication skills and ability to prioritise under pressure. Benefits: Employer pension up to 14% Health cash plan & life assurance Holiday purchase scheme Free parking Employee discounts & learning support Ride to work scheme Closing Date: 4th November 2025 To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Recruitment Consultant Daire O'Connor at MCS Group on or. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs