Network Infrastructure Specialist

Applications are invited for the position of Network Infrastructure Specialist within the Digital & Information Services, Network Infrastructure Team.

The University is implementing an ambitious digital strategy which has resulted in significant investment, providing an exciting opportunity to work with some of the latest technologies in a large environment supporting >3,500 staff and >14,500 students.

The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to make a significant contribution, further develop their skills and career by working at the centre of a dynamic higher education environment on a variety of innovative networking work, including Data Centre and Application Delivery Infrastructure; reshape web hosting services; and maintaining and improving our Service Desk Institute certification by meeting and exceeding customer expectations with regard to incidents and requests.

The Network Project Team comprises 3 staff with a range of skills and specialisms with a good team dynamic and positive relationship with other IT teams and the wider University community. In order to succeed, a candidate will require a customer service ethos and be adaptable in order to meet the challenges and demands which can vary considerably throughout the academic year.

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate that they have developed a depth and breadth of knowledge and skills in relation to network technologies and that they will have a flexible approach in applying these skills in line with the duties and responsibilities given.

This role will also offer the successful candidate the opportunity to develop into a team leadership role.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £43,414 - £51,805 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will be eligible for homeworking on an occasional or regular basis. For more information please refer to our Homeworking Policy.

Informal enquiries can be made to Mr Pablo Legaz by telephone (01224 273392)

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Patrycja Bromm, HR Adviser (Graduate Trainee) for further information.

Job Reference Number: ITS260A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16 February 2023

The Directorate of Digital & Information Services embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.