At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and maintain university server infrastructure, including cloud environments and on-premises data centres.
- Company: Join a leading university with a commitment to innovation and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Full-time, permanent role with excellent career growth and a diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting cloud projects and modernise the university's tech landscape.
- Qualifications: Experience in systems administration; cloud skills are a plus but training is provided.
The predicted salary is between 50160 - 50160 £ per year.
- Overview
- The
Role: Our team is responsible for the university data centres and cloud.
We are seeking a skilled technician who can self-manage their time and work on projects with minimal supervision.
AWS experience is preferred but not required.
An interest in the cloud and willingness to be trained in cloud skills is essential.
The role also involves maintaining an on-premises server environment in the near term.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain university server infrastructure, including on-premises data centres and cloud environments.
- Work with Windows servers, domain controllers, VMware and large server fleets.
- Collaborate with service owners across the university; communicate effectively.
- Support backups and contribute to automation and the evolving AWS/cloud context.
- Participate in ongoing modernization of the cloud environment and related projects.
Qualifications
- Experience as a systems administrator with large server environments.
- Knowledge of Windows, VMware, datacentres and hardware; experience with backups.
- Independent working style; capable of working on projects and communicating with stakeholders.
- Cloud experience is beneficial; training will be provided if needed; aptitude to learn cloud skills.
- Desirable: experience in university settings; Linux knowledge; automation.
- Employment Details
Directorate/Function: The Directorate for Finance, HR, and Infrastructure supports the university\'s strategic and operational success.
This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary of £50,160 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting).
Interviews are expected in the third week of August 2026. For informal enquiries, contact Raj Desai, Technical Platforms Manager.
EEO and On-Campus
We are committed to inclusion and belonging.
We welcome applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
Kingston staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Eligible to work in the UK under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006; entry clearance or continued leave to remain may apply.
How to Apply
To apply click on \"Apply Now\". For accessibility, email jobs@kingston. ac. uk or call HR Shared Services on 020 8417 3118.
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