Linux & Research Computing Officer

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford in Oxford is seeking an experienced Linux & Research Computing Officer to join the IT team. The role is hands-on, focusing on Linux systems administration, automation, and high-performance computing for world-leading physics research.

You will administer a substantial Linux estate, develop tooling for researchers, and ensure systems are secure, reliable and responsive to the needs of the research community. Strong scripting and programming skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux systems in complex, networked environments.
• Strong programming or scripting skills and the ability to develop clean automation.
• Ability to design and maintain scalable automation and tooling for researchers.

Responsibilities

• Administer, develop and enhance the Linux estate supporting researchers.
• Provide HPC and research computing infrastructure for Particle Physics within the department.
• Develop automation and tooling to improve system reliability, security and performance.
• Collaborate with researchers to meet their computing needs and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Scripting

Automation tooling

Python

Tools

Bash

Python

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Linux & Research Computing Officer to join our IT team and help deliver the computing infrastructure that underpins world-leading physics research.
This is a hands-on, user-focused role for a skilled Linux Systems Administrator and Programmer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and working at the intersection of systems administration, high-performance computing and scientific research.
The postholder will help administer, develop and enhance a substantial Linux estate supporting researchers across the Department, with particular responsibility for research computing infrastructure within Particle Physics. This includes supporting complex computing environments, developing automation and tooling, and ensuring that systems remain reliable, secure and responsive to the needs of the research community. The post offers an opportunity to apply your technical expertise to challenging research computing problems and to make a direct contribution to the infrastructure that enables world-leading scientific discovery.
Significant experience of administering Linux systems in complex, networked environments, combined with strong programming or scripting skills and the ability to develop clean, maintainable automation and tooling, is essential for this post.
Salary: Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum, inclusive of Oxford Weighting, with discretionary range to £51,983. Whilst the role is a grade 7 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at grade 6 (£35,681 - £41,636 per annum) with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.