About The Job
Interview Date: 24 May 2024
The University of Northampton’s Senior Systems Engineer has responsibility for managing and supporting the backend infrastructure services for the university.
The post holder will work with university staff, the Executive, and IT subject matter experts to maintain the infrastructure and continually improve the systems and processes we have in accordance with the university’s aspirations and IT strategy.
We are looking for an individual to join the infrastructure team at Northampton University. You will have a high degree of technical knowledge and enjoy working with a hands on approach in a fast-paced educational environment. We will be looking for you to get involved in the following areas as part of the infrastructure team.
The working hours are 37 hours per week, with an occasional on call rota and some out of hours working requirements.
A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus an additional 5 days after 5 years continuous service, plus bank holidays, plus University closed days.
We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
About You
You will have a relevant IT qualification or be able to demonstrate suitable experience, ideally holding an ITIL V3/4 certification.
You will have all or a mixture of skills from the following areas:
Windows Server 2016/ 2019/ 2022
Active Directory & Group Policy 2012r2/2016
Exchange 365 Online
Office 365 Environment
Hyper Converged Infrastructures (Storage Spaces)
Virtual Infrastructure VMWare, Hyper V, Nutanix
Linux/Unix administration
Mimecast Web and Email
Backup and recovery / DR Testing
Service Monitoring
Identity Management (IDM)
MS Certificate Services
Azure / AWS and AZURE MFA security configuration
PowerShell scripting
You will be able to demonstrate at interview that you have experience working as part of a team, while giving exceptional customer service to end users.
Knowledge/experience of project management processes and delivery of project elements.
Experience at undertaking operational activities, such as support, monitoring and trouble shooting incidents.
Essential:
Relevant Professional IT Certification or minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar role
Desirable:
ITIL V3 / 4 Foundation certified
IT Services
The IT Services department comprises 75 staff, divided into 5 teams, and runs the information and technology services of the university.
The teams include:
Customer Services and Support
Technology Operations
Application Services
Cyber Security
Change and Relationship Management
The department runs a large IT service operation, with a large operational budget and capital budget. We are currently progressing a program of works transforming the systems at the university and this is an exciting time to join the team.
About Us
Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.
We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.
We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.
Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.
Right To Work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Equality
We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.
This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.
Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.
Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.
To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/
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