IT Infrastructure Engineer

Job title:

IT Infrastructure Engineer

Company:

Birkbeck, University of London

Job description

Are you an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic academic environment? Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join us this Autumn.This role is crucial to ensuring the secure and efficient operation of our IT infrastructure. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of an essential function within Birkbeck – to provide for both the development of new Windows and Linux infrastructure as well as the ongoing secure and efficient operation of existing infrastructure.The role provides for the design, development, administration and support of complex IT infrastructure systems, including Linux and Windows virtual server administration, server host and storage management, messaging and associated services, Active Directory and Azure AD within an M365 environment, Cloud services (AWS and Oracle OCI), scripting and automations, system security and 3rd line troubleshooting across all the associated infrastructure used by all staff and students at the College.You will report to the Infrastructure Manager, as well as indirectly to the Infrastructure Architect. Whilst this is a technical role, there will be engagement with customers, and customer service and quality management are essential to the successful delivery of this role.As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you should have:

• Extensive experience with server and storage technologies in a VMWare environment
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux security standards
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools like PowerShell and Ansible
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for complex technical issues
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.

If you are interested in roles such as Network Engineer, Systems Administrator, Cloud Engineer, IT Support Specialist, or DevOps Engineer, you might find this position at Birkbeck to be a perfect fit for your skills and career aspirations. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students and staff.Salary and benefits:£43,265 to £49,394 per annum, (rising to £43,636 – £49,683 from March 2025), Grade 7 of the College’s London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance that applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.Contract:Open-ended, permanent contract. Full-time (35 hours a week). Hybrid/flexibility offered. Please submit a CV and covering statement for consideration. Closing date: Wednesday 27 November 2024, interview date: Wednesday 11 December 2024.Enquiries:If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Andre Zelenka, Head of IS Operations, at [email protected].If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact [email protected] providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes -www.birkbeck.ac.uk/jobs

Expected salary

Location

Greater London

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:25:09 GMT

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