Linux & Research Computing Officer

University of Oxford; Oxford; In loco; GBP 39.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Oxford’s Department of Physics, Denys Wilkinson Building, Oxford, invites applications for a Linux & Research Computing Officer to join the IT team and support world-class physics research.

This hands-on role blends Linux systems administration with programming; you will administer a substantial Linux estate, develop automation and tooling, and ensure secure, reliable systems that meet the needs of researchers in Particle Physics.

Competenze

• Significant experience administering Linux systems in complex, networked environments.
• Strong programming or scripting skills to develop automation and tooling.
• Ability to develop clean, maintainable automation and tooling for research computing.

Mansioni

• Administer, develop and enhance a substantial Linux estate supporting researchers.
• Provide research computing infrastructure support within Particle Physics.
• Develop automation and tooling to improve reliability, security and responsiveness of systems.

Conoscenze

Linux system administration

Programming or scripting

Automation tooling

Descrizione del lavoro

Department of Physics, Denys Wilkinson Building, Oxford

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.

This is an open-ended (externally funded) post, full-time.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday, 4 December 2026

Salary (£) : Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum, inclusive of Oxford Weighting, with discretionary range to £51,983