Job Description

Senior Linux System Administrator (10385-0725)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Research Technology Platforms
Position Type
Permanent
Salary
47,389 - 56,535 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Miguel Afonso Oliveira (SCRTP Facilities Manager) at miguel-afonso.oliveira@warwick.ac.uk

The University of Warwick recognizes the importance of Research Infrastructure by providing a specialized department, the Research Technology Platforms (RTP) to hosts these activities and provide adequate career paths to all research infrastructure professionals.


The Scientific Computing Research Technology Platform (SCRTP) at the University of Warwick is seeking to appoint a permanent Senior Linux System Administrator staff to strengthen existing infrastructure team.


The SCRTP is a well-established research facility at the University, providing advanced research computing support to departments across campus. This includes provision of a managed Linux desktop environment for research computing, large scale data storage facilities, and high-performance computing (HPC). We have a growing staff of Infrastructure Engineers, Research Software Specialists, Linux/Network/Storage Administrators and RSEs.


Our Infrastructure team provides an expertise pool in scientific hardware deployments, installations, monitoring, problem solving and problem mitigation. This team underpins all of the activities of the SCRTP and of Computational Research at the University. This post will have a clear strategic position managing the research storage and providing core services via the virtualisation platform.



About You
We are seeking an individual with prior experience of scientific computing infrastructure to join our team and engage across all of the areas mentioned. The position is open-ended and will involve a variety of activity in the long-term. Over the first few years this may include (but is not limited to):

Development, maintenance and monitoring of our storage systems. Development, maintenance and monitoring of a new virtualisation platform. Support of our datacentre activities.

Exact projects and duties will be managed across the SCRTP team to best suit the skills and experience of the recruited individual. The role is well suited to candidates with a research infrastructure background looking to broaden their expertise. It provides an opportunity to create real impact across a range of projects.


For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.



About the Department
For further information, please visit: Research Technology Platforms
About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'*.


You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

QS World University Rankings 2024

Research Excellence Framework 2021


To find out more about us visit our website.



How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 2nd September 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.


Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).


You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience. Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Right to Work in the UK
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