Research Computing Systems Engineer

Euraxess; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institution is seeking a talented individual to join their High Performance Computing team. This role focuses on developing a Secure Data Environment to support interdisciplinary healthcare research, enhancing the use of AI and data science. You will collaborate with cybersecurity experts to ensure compliance with ISO 27001 standards and work with cutting-edge technology. The position offers a dynamic work environment, generous benefits including a market supplement, and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research initiatives that aim to change the world for the better.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (30+ days)

Defined benefit pension

Flexible working hours

Generous parental leave

Childcare provision

Market supplement of £5,000

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale Linux server environments is essential.
• Knowledge of research computing issues and opportunities is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IT infrastructure for Secure Data Research Environments.
• Develop maintenance plans for sustainable operations.

Skills

Linux Server Management

Virtual Desktop Environments

Cyber Security Knowledge

Data Governance Compliance

AI and Data Science Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

High Performance Computing Systems

Automation Tooling

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field Educational sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 20 May 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

As part of a strategic initiative in the space of interdisciplinary healthcare research, the University of Southampton is looking to develop a Secure Data Environment, sitting within its existing Iridis High Performance Computing facility, for datasets needing enhanced levels of security. This facility will be a key resource for the growing use of AI and data science in healthcare research, as well as providing a new capability for all research fields.

About the Role

This is a key role in the design and development of a Secure Data Environment which will be certified to ISO 27001 standards. You will be joining our current High Performance Computing team, who have years of experience delivering research computing, and be working alongside our cybersecurity and information governance teams to deliver a service which can meet the researchers needs while complying with strict governance standards. Our research community are delivering cutting edge research in the use of AI across numerous datasets, and this facility will combine traditional compute provision with AI focused GPU capabilities.

What you’ll do

• Work with colleagues from the University to deliver the Secure Data Research Environments IT infrastructure and automation tooling required to deliver the Secure Data Environment and its compliance with the appropriate accreditations (e.g., Cyber Essentials/Plus, ISO/IEC 27001).
• Work with a combination of virtualised and bare metal infrastructure to provide researchers a secure route to the specialist compute and storage capabilities they require.
• Take a role in delivering the service working alongside Senior Research Computing Systems Engineers and other teams such as Cyber Security and Information Governance.
• Work with the project team to develop a maintenance plan and upgrade process to maintain the sustainable operations of the service.

What you’ll bring

• Experience of the use of virtual desktop and server environments.
• Knowledge of research computing issues and opportunities.
• Experience of working within a large-scale Linux server environment.
• The ability to present your ideas and your specialist area to a wide and potentially non-technical audience.
• The integrity required to work with both commercially sensitive and personally identifiable information.

The University of Southampton is a research-driven institution, home to some of the world’s leading minds, expanding our knowledge and passing it on to future generations. iSolutions is the University’s IT support service whose 230+ staff support the delivery of the University’s research and education activities as well as the usual business operations. We would love you to join us and help change the world for the better.

The University of Southampton promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance (30+ days), defined benefit pension, flexi-time and flexible working, generous parental leave and childcare provision. For more information on our benefits, please visit ourhuman resources pages .

This role also includes a £5,000 market supplement.