IT Specialist (Linux System Administrator) (Fixed Term) Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Are you a talented IT professional with a passion for Linux environments?
This is an exciting hybrid opportunity at the University of Cambridge, MRC Biostatistics Unit located at the Biomedical Campus. The work is hands-on with multiple infrastructures, including Windows, Macintosh and Linux System, including technical projects to better our services.
About us: The Unit is situated on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, one of the world's most vibrant centres of biomedical research, which includes the University of Cambridge's Clinical School, two major hospitals, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, and the world headquarters of Astra Zeneca.
We believe in working in a team with open communications to provide the best possible service to our user base which include scientific and professional colleagues.
The opportunity: We welcome both qualified and aspiring applicants who want to play a critical role ensuring our department's IT systems are seamlessly operating. It is also a great opportunity where you'll have the chance to take the technical lead for designing, delivering, supporting, and continuously improving our department's IT infrastructure. This includes but not limited to the management of network services hosted on virtualised VMWare platform and network storage NetApp/NAS storage systems. It also includes a presence of services using Cloud technology.
About you: You'll be supported by an induction, on-boarding programme and a collaborative work environment. You'll have access to cutting-edge technology and training opportunities and advance your career in newer technologies including Cloud Based Appliances.
You'll be key to delivering against our IT plan and lead on agreed technical projects to support our research, teaching and learning goals, as well as providing the tools necessary to support the delivery of our administrative functions.
You'll need a strong understanding of Linux based systems including the installations, maintenance and support for heterogeneous environments for server, end computing provision and mobile devices. You'll also be familiar with running Linux Servers, Windows Servers and Network services including cloud implementations and deployment.
Hands on experience with configuration management (SALT or other tools) including Server virtualising (VMware) and monitoring solutions is also required. Please reference to the further particular for more information including the full job description.
Apply: While we've advertise this role as full-time we do welcome applications for part-time. Please do state this in your application if applicable.
Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling an exciting career in IT and reap the rewards and facilities including subsidise onsite gym, parking and up to 41 days holiday (including bank holidays).
You do not need a background in education to apply for this post.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
So don't miss out on this chance to advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment! Apply today and join our friendly team of highly skilled colleagues at the University of Cambridge's.
The post is available immediately please refer to the further particulars for more information.
Join our team of experts and be part of an innovative and historical organisation that values and invests in its employees.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
The closing date for applications is: 27th June 2023
The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed
Please quote reference SL33881 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
