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Senior Windows Systems Administrator

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The University of Manchester

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Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

47389.00 - 58225.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We’re looking for an experienced engineer who has a broad understanding of VMware, and a deep understanding of at least one major supporting operating system. You will collaborate closely with the wider engineering & development teams, architects and colleagues in Research to deliver exciting digital programmes in the education sector. The University has a clearly defined IT digital roadmap and as an experienced Senior engineer, you'll work in the Virtualisation Engineering team alongside developers, architects, UX designers, analysts and product owners to deliver automation and VMWARE with opportunities to deliver an OpenStack infrastructure. You’ll work especially closely with our colleagues in Research, helping to define and develop self-service infrastructure, supporting implementations and accelerating the pace of moving from ideation to active research. We encourage continuous learning, so as well as the opportunity to work with some of the brightest and best in the industry, and evaluate the latest technologies, we’ll encourage online training for obtaining certifications. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply as we can develop you into the role using a training plan and career path.

Job Responsibility:

  • Delivering automation and VMWARE with opportunities to deliver an OpenStack infrastructure
  • Work with colleagues in Research to help define and develop self-service infrastructure, supporting implementations and accelerating the pace of moving from ideation to active research

Requirements:

  • Strong experience supporting VMware, OpenStack and hybrid infrastructure environments
  • Administration and support of Linux and Windows Server operating systems
  • Scripting skills using technologies such as PowerShell, Python or Bash
  • Experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, OpenTofu and Ansible
  • Knowledge of enterprise virtualisation, storage and networking technologies
  • Experience with code repository management tools
  • Understanding of platform security and compliance frameworks
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and technical documentation skills

Nice to have:

  • Experience with monitoring and logging platforms such as Zabbix & Grafana or similar
  • Experience integrating infrastructure platforms with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tooling
  • Familiarity with Atlassian products such as Jira and Confluence
  • Strong collaborative working and stakeholder management skills
What we offer:
  • Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure
  • Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family
  • Well-being programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Season ticket loans for public transport
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Workplace nursery scheme
  • Staff recognition schemes
  • Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings
  • Ride to work and EV car scheme available

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Expiration:
May 29, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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