Senior Server and Storage Specialist

Kingston University; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Vor Ort; GBP 46.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kingston University in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a skilled technician to join our Information Technology Services team. The role focuses on maintaining university data centres and our evolving AWS/cloud environment, with an emphasis on operating independently on projects and communicating with service owners across the university.

The successful candidate will have sysadmin experience, work with Windows, VMware, and datacentre hardware, and be keen to develop cloud skills through training.

Qualifikationen

• Proven sysadmin experience with large server fleets.
• Experience with Windows servers and VMware.
• Familiar with datacentres and hardware.
• Able to work independently and communicate with service owners across the university.
• AWS knowledge beneficial but not required.

Aufgaben

• Maintain university data centres and cloud environments.
• Coordinate with service owners and project teams.
• Assist with backups, Linux, automation where relevant.
• Support modernization and training initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Sysadmin

Windows

VMware

Datacentres

AWS Cloud

Linux

Automation

Jobbeschreibung

Our team is responsible for the university data centres and cloud; we are looking for a skilled technician who can self-manage their time and work on projects without micromanagement.

AWS experience is preferred, though not required. An interest in the cloud and being trained in cloud skills is necessary for the role. At the same time, we continue to manage a server environment on the premises for the short and near term.

The successful candidate needs experience as a sysadmin, working with large server fleets, Windows, DC’s and VMware. Experience working in universities is beneficial.

For a full list of areas of responsibility, please refer to the attached job description.

We are currently modernising our native AWS cloud environment, where we host most of our servers. Whilst cloud experience is beneficial, it is not required, we are training and upskilling our existing staff in cloud skill. This job is perfect if you want to gain cloud skills and work operationally.

Knowledge and experience of system administration and managing large server environments is essential.

The ideal candidate will have experience working independently and as part of projects. You must be able to communicate effectively with service owners from all parts of the university; therefore, good communication skills are essential. You must be able to work independently.

Whilst the job description lists various skills, knowledge of Windows, VMware and Datacentres and hardware will be key to the job. Understanding backups, Linux, AWS and automation is advantageous.

The Directorate for Finance, HR, and Infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping and supporting the University’s strategic and operational success. With a focus on excellence, efficiency, and people-centred practices, it delivers vital services that influence the daily experience of staff and students while enabling long-term institutional growth. These services span financial management, workforce development, and the maintenance of both physical and digital infrastructure - ensuring the University’s operations and ambitions are fully supported. With a clear focus on service quality, innovation, and people-first practices, the Directorate operates in close partnership with academic faculties and senior leadership to ensure institutional goals are achieved. It is driven by a commitment to excellence, service, and sustainable progress, promoting a culture where collaboration, innovation and transformation thrive. This is an opportunity to join a proactive, solutions-focused team whose work directly contributes to the University’s continued success.

Work at the forefront of digital technology

Information and Technology Services provides and supports digital services and facilities for students and staff to enable learning, teaching, research and administration. Our key functions are to innovate, implement and support an extensive range of digital services across the University to assist our community access and process information to achieve their goals.

In addition to making a valuable contribution to sustainability across the University, our staff share a high customer service ethic and commitment to continuous improvement.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary of £51,163 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting).

Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 30th November 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Raj Desai,Technical Platforms Manager.