Senior Server and Storage Specialist

As part of the University's Server and Storage team you will be involved in an increasing amount of cloud operational work as we start our migration to native AWS.

Our team is responsible for the university data centres and cloud and we are looking for a skilled technician who can self-manage their time and work on projects without micromanagement. An interest in the cloud and being trained in cloud skills is necessary for the role. At the same time, we will continue to manage a server environment on the premises for the short and near term.

The successful candidate needs experience as a sysadmin, Windows and/or Linux, preferably experience with both.

For a full list of areas of responsibility, please refer to the attached job description.

The Person

We are currently beginning our journey into a native AWS cloud environment. Whilst cloud experience is beneficial, we are training and upskilling our existing staff. This job is perfect if you want to gain cloud skills and work operationally.

The ideal candidate will have experience working independently and as part of projects. You must be able to communicate effectively with service owners from all parts of the university, therefore, good communication skills are essential.

Whilst the job description lists various skills, knowledge of Windows or Linux and Cloud will be key to the job. Understanding data centres, hardware, automation, and VMWare is advantageous.

Directorate/Function

Work at the forefront of digital technology

Information and Technology Services provides and supports digital services and facilities for students and staff to enable learning, teaching, research and administration. Our key functions are to innovate, implement and support an extensive range of digital services across the University to assist our community access and process information to achieve their goals.

Further information

This is a full time, fixed term position for 1 year with a starting salary of £48,251 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 24th September 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Raj Desai, Technical Platforms Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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