IT Infrastructure Engineer (Linux) Full Time NEW

The Data Centre and Operations team is responsible for managing, maintaining and supporting the University’s virtual and physical server infrastructure and storage platforms. This underpinning infrastructure is critical to the successful delivery of teaching and learning, research activity, and the full range of administrative and support services across the University.

To support this essential function, we are seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join the Data Centre and Operations team within the wider Infrastructure Services Group. This is a key role focused on the ongoing maintenance, support and development of the University’s server, storage and data centre environment. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across Infrastructure, Network & Security, Client Services and academic teams to ensure resilient, secure and high‑performing services that meet the University’s evolving needs.

The Role:

As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day operation, monitoring and support of the University’s virtual and physical server infrastructure. You will also contribute to project delivery and ongoing service improvements, helping to enhance the performance, resilience and capability of core IT services.

Working closely with infrastructure and network specialists, you will manage service requests, investigate and resolve incidents, and ensure systems remain secure, resilient and highly available for both staff and students. The role provides exposure to a broad and technically diverse environment, supporting enterprise services alongside research‑enabling platforms such as High-Performance Computing (HPC), virtual research environments, Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience in a similar infrastructure role.
• Practical experience or working knowledge of at least three of the following:
• Virtual data centre technologies (e.g. VMware vSphere)
• Linux server installation, configuration and administration
• Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory
• Backup and recovery systems
• HPC or research computing environments
• Network protocols used to access server and storage resources
• Scripting or simple automation (e.g. PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to take ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Experience supporting Cisco UCS blade servers or similar enterprise hardware.
• Understanding of public or private cloud environments.
• Industry‑standard IT certifications, or willingness to work towards them.

For further information, please see the attached role description.

Benefits we offer:

• Generous pension with employer contributions of 17.6
• A minimum of 41 days’ holiday
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of staff discounts

Additional information:

Salary: £31,236 – £37,694 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time – 35 hrs/week

Please note: We are reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early once, we find the right candidate. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.