Research Systems Analyst / Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to appoint an exceptional person to join the new Research IT Hub, delivering Research focused infrastructure and technical IT support. The role holder will assist in the support and development of backend Unix and Windows systems used in research. They will liaise with the network and security teams to ensure a secure and robust service delivery.
St George’s, University of London (SGUL) is a healthcare university and conducts world-leading research in infection and vaccines, cardiology, neuroscience, genetics, public health and more.
The role holder will also play a key technical role in liaising with research staff to help gather requirements, plan, test and implement projects. They will also provide advice and costings for grant proposals when necessary.
Key attributes of the successful applicant include, but are not limited to:
- Enthusiasm and personal initiative to solve problems, a self-starter with ability to work unsupervised.
- Experience deploying and maintaining on-premise servers and High-Performance Computing Clusters. (torque/pbs and Slurm)
- The ability to design server specification from user requirements
- Experience with hardware specifications and configuration (Dell Servers) including RAID and NVMe
- Experience with Enterprise Linux (RHEL and clones) , Web servers (Apache, nginx) , DNS (bind, dnsmasq), DHCP and database systems (e.g. MySQL/MariaDB)
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware)
- Experience with Linux and Windows Networking and Security (VLANs, routing, bonding/teaming, iptables, windows firewall)
- Experience with Linux and Windows Storage management (LVM, Fiber Channel, iSCSI). Linux clustered file system experience would be an advantage ((g)luster, Ceph etc.)
- Ability to source and articulate new technologies and adapt them to existing systems
- Strong scripting abilities, e.g., Bash/Perl/python/PowerShell
- Experience with Linux automation (kickstart, ansible) desirable.
- A High level of prioritisation and organisation to manage a high volume of work and priorities effectively
- Strong organisational, time-management and communication skills
- Experience of working in a research environment would be desirable
For further information about this position and to apply, visit http://jobs.sgul.ac.uk.
Flexible working, including part-time or reduced hours of work, opportunities to work from home for many posts, compressed hours and local flexibility in agreeing start and finish times of work are among the extra benefits offered by St George’s, University of London.
Please quote reference: 911-23
Closing date: 09 July 2023
Interview date: 24 - 25 July 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Systems Analyst / Administrator roles across St. George's University of London's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,333 - £43,155 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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