{"id":4052030,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ifac-it-manager-kilkenny","title":"IT Manager - Kilkenny","company":{"id":4531984,"name":"IFAC","domain":"ifac.ie","url":"https://alion.io/company/ifac-ie","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Occupop","truth_index":null},"role":"Leadership","role_family":"Leadership","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Kilkenny, Ireland"],"countries":["IE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"ISO 27001","optional":false},{"name":"ITIL","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-07-01T08:22:38Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-11","last_verified_at":"2026-11-11T22:21:55Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":133,"trust":{"level":"ghost","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale","company_stale"],"days_open":132},"description":"Recruitment: IT Manager - Operational Technology & Cybersecurity Leadership\nAre you ready to take on a leadership role that’s central to how our business runs every day?\n\nWe’re looking for a steady, solutions-focused professional to step into the role of IT Manager, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of our IT systems, support services, infrastructure, and cybersecurity operations, as well as leading and developing a high-performing IT team.\nThe Role\nThis is a permanent role designed to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of IT services across the business, allowing the Head of IT to transition into a focus on long-term innovation, strategy, and AI-led transformation. The IT Manager will report to the Head of IT, providing trusted leadership across operational technology while maintaining strong lines of communication with the broader technology and business support teams.\nAbout Ifac\nFounded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, agri, and family business sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Ifac is also one of Ireland’s Top200 Employers 2025 as listed by the Irish Independent in partnership with Statista, and a PrimeGlobal member firm. As Ireland's largest farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, ifac is proud to be certified as a B Corporation (B Corp).\nOur Purpose\nIfac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive.\nOur Ambition\nWith a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector.\nWhy Join Ifac?\nAt Ifac, we are more than just a workplace - we are a community of professionals committed to growth, innovation, and sector leadership. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:\nWork with industry-leading experts and clients in Ireland’s farming, food, agribusiness, and SME sectors.\nBe part of a values-driven culture emphasising collaboration, commitment, energy, respect, and foresight.\nBuild a great career, help us achieve our ambitions and help shape the future of Ireland’s business landscape.\nEnjoy a competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses and significant opportunities for professional growth.\nMaking an impact\nWe build strong client connections through great service, sectoral expertise, and deep engagement. Many of our clients have been with us for generations and we have helped those families build and retain wealth, transition assets, and optimize opportunities. Our IT Manager will be a trusted operational leader and a key support to the firm in achieving their ambitions and strategic goals.\nKey Responsibilities:\nOversee all aspects of day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, service delivery, and internal support.\nLead the IT helpdesk function, ensuring high standards of responsiveness and internal user satisfaction.\nManage relationships with external vendors, including contracts and performance tracking.\nMaintain oversight of cybersecurity processes, including patching, access management, antivirus, backups, and general cyber hygiene.\nEnsure the business continues to meet ISO27001 and internal audit standards for technology.\nSupport system upgrades, cloud infrastructure management, and routine service maintenance.\nAct as escalation point for IT support issues and service incidents.\nProvide regular updates and reporting to the Head of IT.\nCollaborate with the Head of IT and wider leadership team to ensure technology foundations support wider business objectives.\nYou will have:\nSolid experience in IT service delivery, infrastructure, or IT operations.\nA good working knowledge of cybersecurity practices and governance.\nProven ability to lead, mentor, and manage IT support teams.\nA working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and governance.\nExperience managing internal support teams and third-party vendors.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.\nA dependable, practical approach to managing systems and service availability.\nAn interest in technology improvement and the systems that power how we work.\nA degree in IT, computer science, or a related field (preferred).\nProfessional certifications such as ITIL, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft, or Cisco credentials would be advantageous.\nExperience in accountancy, professional services, or SME technology environments is a plus.\nRewards\nOur IT Manager will receive;\nMarket-leading compensation and benefits 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