it specialist United Kingdom
Job description
Applications are invited for an experienced and highly motivated Systems Specialist (Identity Management) to join our established IT Services Team at the University of St Andrew, the Top Ranked University in the United Kingdom as stated in The Guardian University Guide 2023.
The University is fully committed to exploiting technology to improve staff and student experience and has Digital as one of five strategic pillars. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key contributor in the development of a modern digital infrastructure.
As a systems specialist, you will be part of the team responsible for supporting and maintaining core infrastructure and applications for the institution. You will also help develop and support the institution-wide Identity Management systems. Responsibilities will include the management, design and implementation of new and existing systems through co-ordination with the customer and other teams. Your goal will be to develop high quality network systems that cater to customer needs.
We are making a substantial investment in people who are forward thinking, able to inspire and drive a high-performance culture and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
- Financial contribution to relocation
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives
Before an appointment can be confirmed, you will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Duncan Brannen, email [email protected], Tel: 01334 462778.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.
This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.
Closing Date: 11 August 2023
Please quote ref: AD5595RSB
Further Particulars: AD5595RSB FPs.doc
IT Services
Salary: £37,099 - £44,263 per annum
Start: As soon as possible
