Position: IT Operations Manager
Location: Dublin West (occasional travel to other sites required)
Salary: 70-75K inc. Attractive package available
Contract Type: Permanent role
Travel: You will need a full drivers licence and your own car as occasional travel will be required.
Overview:
A well-established organisation in the financial services sector is seeking a seasoned IT Operations Manager to oversee and enhance its technology environment. This is a strategic role reporting directly to senior leadership, offering the opportunity to shape infrastructure and service delivery across a growing enterprise. The successful candidate will lead operational IT functions, drive performance improvements, and ensure robust security and continuity across systems.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
- Lead the management of core IT infrastructure including cloud platforms, networks, servers, and disaster recovery systems.
- Supervise internal IT staff, supporting their development and performance.
- Align infrastructure operations with business continuity and recovery frameworks.
- Coordinate with external service providers to ensure high-quality delivery of IT services.
- Implement proactive monitoring and performance tuning across systems.
- Collaborate with vendors to maintain compliance and security standards.
- Oversee helpdesk and support functions, ensuring responsive service.
- Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to the development and enforcement of IT governance policies.
- Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and licensing agreements.
- Maintain documentation and procedures to support operational excellence.
Qualifications & Experience:
You bring:
- A minimum of 5 years in a senior IT operations or infrastructure role.
- Hands-on experience with cloud technologies (e.g. Microsoft Azure, Office 365).
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with ITSM methodologies such as ITIL.
- Technical expertise in system configuration, network protocols, and data protection.
- Proven leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- A degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience in financial services or insurance is a plus.
Key Competencies:
Team Leadership: Builds and motivates high-performing technical teams.
Operational Control: Maintains stable, secure, and efficient IT environments.
Vendor Oversight: Manages third-party relationships to ensure value and compliance.
Strategic Insight: Aligns IT operations with broader organisational goals.
Risk Awareness: Proactively addresses vulnerabilities and ensures resilience.
The Next Step for You:
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, please send your CV to Oisín Geoghegan at GCS Recruitment via [email protected] or call 019014378 for a confidential discussion.
GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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