Job Description

Overall purpose of the job

Researchers at the University carry out world-leading research in many areas beacons include advanced materials, industrial biotechnology and cancer treatments. Research IT (RIT) is a fast-growing, can-do group within IT Services which closely supports the research community, delivering specialist, e-research capabilities critical to the success of their research.


This role will support the Edge Compute and Satellite Storage Service, within the Research Platforms Team, within RIT. It is primary focusing on supporting the National X-Ray Computed Tomography (NXCT) facilities, which includes systems administration of the Digital Imaging Laboratory (DIL), staff workstations and PC attached to instruments.


The NXCT (https://nxct.ac.uk/) is a National Research Facility that provides a paid-for customer service to academic and industrial researchers from across the UK. NXCT runs over 500 projects, provides over 60000 hours of computing access and trains over 100 researchers each year.

Key responsibilities, accountabilities and duties

You will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the IT Services Practice Charter and the University's values. The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Managing Digital Imaging Laboratory (DIL), which includes (but not limited to): + Installation of new hardware, workstations, etc.
+ Installation and maintenance of general and specific software
+ Comply with IT Security regulations, regular updates and patching
+ Manage, both internal and external, access to DIL workstations
+ Manage licenses and usage monitoring.
Managing workstations and PC attached to lab instruments, including security measures to ensure the accessibility and functioning of those systems. Managing NXCT Server room servers including installation of new servers, upgrading, patching and installation of necessary software. Manages the storage and backup systems to provide agreed service levels. You may from time to time be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature as reasonably required by your line manager.

Person specification

Essential

Previous relevant work experience.

An in-depth knowledge of the Linux operating system or MS Windows preferably both including administration and support. A good working knowledge of: data storage protocols (e.g., NFS, SMB); networking (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing); VMs and containers (e.g., VMware, Docker, Singularity) and NAS devices. Experience with access rights and ACLs (both in Windows and Linux). Experience in problem solving, general fault finding and resolution. The ability to work as an effective part of a team and to establish productive relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of skills. Enthusiasm, initiative and flexibility: the capacity to anticipate both problems and opportunities and take appropriate action; a desire to learn and a can-do approach to work as it arises.

Desirable

Experience working within an academic research environment (or a higher, preferably research, degree). Experience with Active Directory and/or LDAP. Experience with parallel file systems, particularly GPFS is an advantage. Experience of using at least one high-level programming language such as BASH, Perl or Python.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here


Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Simon Hood


Email: Simon.Hood@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.