HPC Data Centre Infrastructure Manager

Are you interested in an exciting and unique opportunity to support the UK's HPC and AI Research Infrastructure?  We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team operating large HPC and AI infrastructure including the UK's fastest AI supercomputer, Dawn. We support scientists across the UK and beyond in critical research fields such as clean energy, personalised medicine and climate science and you will help us in delivering world class services. 

Who you'll be working with

The role is based in the University of Cambridge's Research Computing Services (RCS), a leading UK National Supercomputing Centre, providing facilities and services to world-renowned scientists, clinicians and engineers across the UK and Europe. You'll be part of a growing team of AI specialist, Research Software Engineers and Infrastructure Engineers, working with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple disciplines and institutions. 

What you will do

You will be responsible for managing and maintaining the data centre infrastructure owned by the RCS. You will lead a technical team of IT professionals, including network and systems engineers, and data centre technicians, to ensure that the infrastructure is reliable, secure, and efficient. You will also be responsible for developing policies and processes for managing HPC infrastructure assets to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. You will manage relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure that the infrastructure is supported and maintained. 

What you will have

• Experience managing HPC data centre infrastructure.
• Practical knowledge of data centre, storage, networking, and cooling systems.
• Experience with leading a team of IT professionals, including system administrators, network engineers, and data centre technicians.
• Experience with security standards and frameworks such as ISO27001
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent experience.

What we can offer

• 41 days holiday per year including bank holidays
• A generous pension
• Hybrid working. The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment.  The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows.
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• The opportunity to shape and influence how we work

Please submit your CV and cover letter to apply for this position. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

We support flexible and family-friendly working and are open to non-standard working patterns.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the apply button above.

All queries should be directed to recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk in the first instance.

Please quote reference VC44270 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.

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