IT Analyst
About Tyndall
Tyndall National Institute is an international leader in semiconductors, photonics and deep-tech research and innovation. As a leading collaborative European research institute, Tyndall is a key actor and hosting partner in the delivery of the ‘Chips for Europe Initiative’ (EU Chips Act).
Tyndall is Ireland’s leading research and innovation organisation and it is the national focal point for excellence in deep-tech research, development and graduate training at the convergence of nanotechnology, microelectronics, photonics, electronics and AI. Tyndall is recognised as an international research leader in semiconductor, chip and digital technologies, particularly as applied to the fields of Information & Communications, Health & Life Sciences, Agritech & Food Security, Energy and Climate Mitigation, emerging fields such as quantum, and novel computing paradigms.
The Institute’s key objective is to see frontier research activities having a significant impact on economic development and societal challenges in Ireland, Europe and beyond. Central to Tyndall’s mission is delivering economic impact through research excellence in partnership with industry and academia. With an annual turnover of more than €50m, the Institute has a community of over 600 researchers, engineers, support staff, postgraduate students, interns and industry researchers-in-residence.
With significant committed Irish government support, Tyndall will grow to be 1,000 people by 2030, with approximately 750 researchers, including 250 PhD students. A new 17,000 m2 research building is under development adjacent to the Cork headquarters and there are developing plans to expand Tyndall’s existing Dublin research labs and to establish other research sites within Ireland.
Tyndall’s expansion is also supported by recent national and EU funding wins for significant (M€10’s) additional research equipment across a range of areas such as semiconductor processing, microscopy, quantum technologies, heterogeneous integration, ultra-high speed optical communications and RF through THz characterisation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of IT and Digital transformation, the purpose of the role will be to provide support for critical service areas across IT and Digital Delivery. This role will contribute directly to Tyndall’s strategic objectives, particularly in the areas of infrastructure supporting research.
Key Responsibilities
Provide client and application support to staff in Tyndall through remote services with some levels of deskside support where appropriate
Assisting in migration of endpoints to a cloud managed solution (Intune)
Log or receive calls logged to the team on the relevant ticket management system for IT and acting on these to bring to a resolution or escalate where appropriate
Escalate unresolved issues as necessary to other relevant subject matter experts (within UCC IT Services) and follow up on call progression
Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, working to establish if there are automated solutions
Managing IT projects end to end
Documenting changes of processes for end users
Liaising with UCC’s IT Security Team to provide gap analysis for Tyndall and compliance for certification bodies
Essential Criteria
A degree in a relevant discipline.
At least 5 years’ experience of working in an equivalent role. In depth knowledge of Windows client operating systems.
Previous relevant hardware and software experience.
Experience with one or more of the following:
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IT Service Delivery and/or Management
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Automation platforms such as Microsoft Power Automate
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Datacentre & Cloud Platform Operations
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Knowledge of the management of Intune enrolled devices
Ability to work well on your own initiative and to prioritise appropriately.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Be technically competent with a good appreciation of personal computing and associated technologies.
Excellent customer service, communication, and prioritisation skills
Desirable Criteria
A good knowledge and understanding of the current IT landscape in higher education and research.
Understanding of cloud management of end point devices with Intune and EntraID.
Previous experience working in large research or higher education sectors.
IT Helpdesk experience or experience in a customer service-oriented role would be favourable
Experience in an academic environment (particularly scientific\medical) would be an advantage
Experience in the operations of M365 applications including Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive
Experience in supporting AI tools in Education or Research
What We Offer
Apart from offering a position in a very successful and positive research environment, with a collaborative ethos full of diverse competencies to boost your career, we offer the following:
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Impactful Work: Opportunities to contribute to ground-breaking research and innovation that shape Ireland’s economy and the society at large.
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Continuous Learning: Strong support for formal training, further study and professional development.
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Interdisciplinary Environment: Where academia, industry, and innovation intersect - supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and expert knowledge.
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Blended Working: Flexibility to work remotely and on-site, where the role allows.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Access to UCC pension, long-term illness benefit, life assurance, and more.
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Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave entitlements.
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Equity & Inclusion: Athena Swan Bronze award holder, with ongoing initiatives led by a dedicated People and Culture team to ensure equity for all.
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Core Values: A culture grounded in Ambition, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, and Integrity.
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Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, innovation-driven environment that welcomes entrepreneurial and creative thinkers, including those with start-up experience.
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Supportive Onboarding: Structured induction and mentoring to help new hires integrate and thrive.
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Vibrant Culture: A collaborative, people-first workplace with a strong sense of community.
Terms of Employment
Contract Category: Full-Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Appointment may be made on the Grade V Salary Scale €51,307 - €62,926 per annum. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
Informal enquiries concerning this position can be made to Patrick Nagle.
Closing date for application is 1pm, 4th September 2026
Application Instructions
Please make sure to attach an up-to-date CV and a brief motivation letter outlining how you meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ for this role.
A full candidate information pack is available to download by clicking here.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
Tyndall National Institute at University College, Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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