At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and operate a university-wide research computing service with cutting-edge Linux infrastructure.
- Company: Join the University of Oxford and be part of impactful research computing.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days annual leave, hybrid working, and generous family leave.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in high-impact research while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Linux infrastructure and scripting.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will shape and operate a university-wide research computing service, building and evolving Linux-based infrastructure for HPC, HTC, and emerging AI/GPU platforms.
You will work with researchers and cross-functional teams to translate scientific needs into practical, secure, scalable solutions.
You’ll influence service development and automation, contributing to the way the service evolves as it matures.
This is a chance to impact high-impact research computing across the University of Oxford.
- Pay / Benefits
- 38 days annual leave
- generous family leave
- hybrid and flexible working
- contributory pension scheme
- cycle loan scheme
- Rental Deposit Loan Scheme
Responsibilities
- Design, implement and operate complex Linux-based infrastructure and services across HPC/HTC platforms and AI-enabled services
- Develop automation and platform improvements via scripting and Ia C to enhance reliability and delivery
- Collaborate with researchers and technical colleagues to translate requirements into practical solutions
- Contribute to platform development, security, and continuous improvement of IT services
- Provide specialist support, training, and community engagement to help researchers use advanced computing effectively
- Engage with multiple disciplines across the University to align computing capabilities with evolving research needs
- Utilise technologies including Linux/Unix, Kubernetes, container orchestration, storage and networking
- Assist in shaping the evolving university-wide research computing service and its ways of working
- Key requirements
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
- Extensive experience designing, implementing and supporting Linux-based infrastructure
- Scripting experience (Python or Bash) for automation
- Experience deploying and operating containerised platforms (Kubernetes)
- Experience with HPC/HTC systems and job schedulers
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e. g., Ansible)
- Contributions to design, security and continuous improvement of IT services
- Strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to adapt to changing requirements
- Strong communication
- Collaborative work style
- Ability to work independently
- Linux/Unix infrastructure design and administration
- Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Scripting in Python or Bash
Senior Research Systems Administrator employer: University of Oxford
The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, along with generous benefits such as 38 days of annual leave and a robust family leave scheme, employees are supported in both their professional and personal lives. This role not only provides the opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions within a world-renowned department but also fosters continuous growth and development in a vibrant academic community.
