Cloud-Ready Server & Storage Engineer (AWS-Aware)

Kingston University; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston University Information Technology Services is seeking a skilled sysadmin to manage large server fleets and a partly on-premises datacentre environment. The role emphasizes independent time management, project work, and effective communication with service owners across campus.

Applicants should be comfortable with Windows, VMware, and datacentre hardware; cloud skills are encouraged and training is provided to build AWS and automation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sysadmin managing large server fleets.
• Proficient with Windows and VMware environments.
• Ability to work independently and on projects without micromanagement.
• Strong communication with service owners across the university.

Skills

Sysadmin experience

Windows

VMware

Datacentres

Linux

AWS knowledge

Independent project work

Communication skills

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

AWS (basic)

Linux

Job description

Kingston University Information Technology Services is seeking a skilled sysadmin to manage large server fleets and a partly on-premises datacentre environment. The role emphasizes independent time management, project work, and effective communication with service owners across campus.

Applicants should be comfortable with Windows, VMware, and datacentre hardware; cloud skills are encouraged and training is provided to build AWS and automation capabilities.