At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and support the University’s server infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure and resilient.
- Company: Join a leading University with a focus on innovation and technology.
- Benefits: Generous pension, 41 days holiday, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting career growth potential in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on teaching, research, and administrative services in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in IT infrastructure; knowledge of Linux and Windows servers.
The predicted salary is between 31236 - 37694 £ per year.
The Data Centre and Operations team is responsible for managing, maintaining and supporting the University’s virtual and physical server infrastructure and storage platforms. This underpinning infrastructure is critical to the successful delivery of teaching and learning, research activity, and the full range of administrative and support services across the University.
As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day operation, monitoring and support of the University’s virtual and physical server infrastructure. You will also contribute to project delivery and ongoing service improvements, helping to enhance the performance, resilience and capability of core IT services. Working closely with infrastructure and network specialists, you will manage service requests, investigate and resolve incidents, and ensure systems remain secure, resilient and highly available for both staff and students. The role provides exposure to a broad and technically diverse environment, supporting enterprise services alongside research‑enabling platforms such as High-Performance Computing (HPC), virtual research environments, Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
What We’re Looking For
- A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience in a similar infrastructure role.
- Practical experience or working knowledge of at least three of the following:
- Linux server installation, configuration and administration
- Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory
- Backup and recovery systems
- HPC or research computing environments
- Network protocols used to access server and storage resources
- Scripting or simple automation (e.g. PowerShell, Bash, Python)
- Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to take ownership of issues through to resolution.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience supporting Cisco UCS blade servers or similar enterprise hardware.
- Understanding of public or private cloud environments.
- Industry‑standard IT certifications, or willingness to work towards them.
Benefits
- Generous pension with employer contributions of 17.6%
- A minimum of 41 days’ holiday
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of staff discounts
Salary: £31,236 - £37,694 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time – 35 hrs/week
Please note: We are reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early once we find the right candidate. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
IT Infrastructure Engineer (Linux) in Edinburgh employer: Edinburgh Napier University
As an IT Infrastructure Engineer at our University, you will join a dynamic and supportive Data Centre and Operations team dedicated to enhancing the educational experience through robust IT services. We offer generous benefits including a competitive pension scheme, extensive holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities, all within a collaborative work culture that values innovation and employee growth. Located in a vibrant academic environment, this role provides a unique chance to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to impactful research and learning initiatives.
Contact Details:
Edinburgh Napier University Recruitment Team
