Linux and Windows Server Trusted Research Environment Systems Administrator
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,497 to £45,413 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 July 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Glasgow |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 175756 |
Summary
College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences
MVLS College Services
Linux and Windows Server Trusted Research Environment Systems Administrator
Vacancy Reference 175756
Salary: UofG Grade 7, £40,497 - £45,413 per annum
This post is full time and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
Today, the University of Glasgow is one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
The Trusted Research Environment (TRE) Systems Administrator is a key member of the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS) Service team responsible for providing and supporting the Unit’s IT Infrastructure.
The postholder will be primarily responsible for managing and maintaining the physical and virtual Linux and Windows Server core infrastructure and responsible for systems administration, user support, and development. You will perform daily operations and maintenance tasks for Windows and Linux systems supporting TRE in a secure enterprise environment, ensuring high availability and performance of research services and infrastructure.
In addition, you will manage TRE server infrastructure including liaising with Vendor Support (e.g., Dell, Broadcom, DataVita, Vyatta), Network Connectivity (University Information Services/ DataVita) and Co-location site (DataVita) and you will provide support and maintenance for virtualized systems (VMWare).
Informal enquiries may be directed to Sandosh Padmanabhan, Sandosh.Padmanabhan@glasgow.ac.uk
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/linux-and-windows-server-trusted-research-environment-systems-administrator
Closing date: 23:45 on Monday 21st July 2025
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
MVLS College Services
Linux and Windows Server Trusted Research Environment Systems Administrator
Vacancy Reference 175756
Salary: UofG Grade 7, £40,497 - £45,413 per annum
This post is full time and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
Today, the University of Glasgow is one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
The Trusted Research Environment (TRE) Systems Administrator is a key member of the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS) Service team responsible for providing and supporting the Unit’s IT Infrastructure.
The postholder will be primarily responsible for managing and maintaining the physical and virtual Linux and Windows Server core infrastructure and responsible for systems administration, user support, and development. You will perform daily operations and maintenance tasks for Windows and Linux systems supporting TRE in a secure enterprise environment, ensuring high availability and performance of research services and infrastructure.
In addition, you will manage TRE server infrastructure including liaising with Vendor Support (e.g., Dell, Broadcom, DataVita, Vyatta), Network Connectivity (University Information Services/ DataVita) and Co-location site (DataVita) and you will provide support and maintenance for virtualized systems (VMWare).
Informal enquiries may be directed to Sandosh Padmanabhan, Sandosh.Padmanabhan@glasgow.ac.uk
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/linux-and-windows-server-trusted-research-environment-systems-administrator
Closing date: 23:45 on Monday 21st July 2025
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
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