Infrastructure Engineer

MSD IT Services provide the underlying systems and infrastructure delivering IT services across the Medical Sciences Division at the University of Oxford. The division depends on these services to support its world-leading research and teaching activities, and the professional services and administration that aid this. MSD IT support a user base in excess of 6,000 people.

We are looking for a highly motived, experienced individual to join the MSD IT Systems team to help us manage our large and complex server, storage and networking estate which is spread across the city of Oxford. This is an exciting time for MSD IT Services as we start on a journey to replace, renew and rebuild various services and infrastructure.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Advanced Server (Linux and Microsoft), networking (Cisco/Fortinet) and general IT infrastructure (VMware/SAN) expertise.
• Some coding experience, preferably in Python/PowerShell and with web applications.
• DevOps/SRE automation experience (ansible, git etc) or a willingness to learn.
• A clear understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• A positive can-do attitude.

If your knowledge and experience do not meet all of the above criteria, but you are looking to learn and develop, then we will mentor and train you within our well-established team. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and enhance your career.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Generous Annual Leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• All the other staff benefits of working for Oxford Staff Benefits

The University also runs a large number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. You are not required to provide training or qualification certificates.

For an informal chat about the role please contact trevor.mundell@medsci.ox.ac.uk

The post is available full time on a permanent basis. We will also consider applications for part-time working (minimum 80%) and/or hybrid working (minimum of 60% onsite).

The closing date for applications is Monday 24 February 2025 at noon.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

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