Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.
The University and UIS
University Information Services (UIS) provides the digital infrastructure, business information and computing services at the heart of one of the world's top universities. The University of Cambridge has a bold ambition to use digitalisation to transform education and research, and UIS's team of developers, designers, testers, analysts and support staff is leading this exciting work.
The role
University Information Services (UIS) is seeking an experienced IT Senior Engineer for a 1-year fixed-term contract. This role will directly support multiple departments in the School of Physical Sciences (SPS), in consecutive 3 month projects focussed on a one department at a time, in closing specific compliance gaps with the Systems Management Policy (SMP), which is central to the University's cyber security strategy.
The post is a practical, delivery-focused position and will involve collaborating with local IT staff, researchers, and administrators. You will support the rollout of key technologies required to meet some of the compliance expectations of the SMP.
Successful candidates will have hands-on experience working with medium to large Linux server environments, alongside strong communication skills, excellent technical troubleshooting abilities, and a collaborative approach.
The role will be managed by UIS and based out of the Central Support Hub. The work will require the role-holder to be physically present in departments. The successful post holder will report to the Head of Infrastructure Service Development and Planning.
What you will do
As an IT Senior Engineer responsible for specific tasks relating to Linux servers, you will:
- Assist with the registration of IT assets into the school's central asset register.
- Assist departments with the deployment of Tanium to all relevant devices in the scope of the SMP
- Document associated network ranges for devices deployed with Tanium
- Support the installation of EDR on eligible endpoints
- Identify any scientific and specialist equipment that may require exemption or alternative compliance approaches
Provide guidance to departments on SMP requirements and act as a liaison with UIS specialist teams where needed
Secondary responsibilities, as time permits:
- Supporting local IT teams in closing specific compliance gaps
- Sharing technical guidance and best practices related to SMP implementation
What you will need
- Linux Server systems administration.
- Full stack understanding of how different layers of IT interoperate, from networking up to the application / service level. VMware hypervisor, networking and automation are useful skills to have.
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
The benefits
You can expect to receive:
- a competitive salary with automatic service-related progression and annual cost-of-living increases
- a generous annual leave allowance of 41 days per year (including bank holidays)
- access to a hybrid pension scheme with attractive employer contributions
- access to a range of shopping and travel discounts through the Cambens scheme.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.
If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Chris Garrett, UIS Head of Backend Infrastructure, at [email protected]
Please quote reference VC50185 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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