At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a complex infrastructure platform and ensure its reliability and security.
- Company: Join the Big Data Institute at the University of Oxford, a leader in health research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fixed-term contract until July 2028 with a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health research while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computing or related field and substantial experience in infrastructure engineering.
The predicted salary is between 39424 - 47779 £ per year.
Overview
We are seeking an Infrastructure & Platform Engineer to join the China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) team at the Big Data Institute in Oxford.
The role will take ownership of a complex, distributed, on‑premises platform that supports business applications, databases, internal users and external‑facing services.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a fully integrated infrastructure stack covering compute, virtualisation, networking, application platforms, databases, security, file systems, backups and multi‑site operations.
- Ensure the operational reliability, performance and security of the platform.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computing, a numerate discipline or a relevant subject.
- Substantial experience as an Infrastructure & Platform Engineer.
- Strong technical knowledge of TCP/IP networking, troubleshooting, virtualisation platforms (KVM or equivalent) and complex server environments.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Employment Details
Full‑time, fixed‑term contract until 31July2028. Salary range: £39,424–£47,779 (Standard Grade7). Closing date for applications: 5August2026, 12:00noon.
Location
Oxford Population Health, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX37L.
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