IT Specialist

Location: West Cambridge

The Department of Computer Science and Technology is a growing academic department within the University of Cambridge that encompasses Computer Science, along with many aspects of technology, engineering and mathematics. You would be working with world-leading computer science researchers in computer architecture, systems, cybersecurity, machine learning and many other topic, each with interesting and challenging requirements.

We are looking for an IT Specialist to join the IT Infrastructure team, whose primary role is to take full technical responsibility for the design, delivery, support and continuous improvement of at least two areas of the departments IT infrastructure. By delivering against the IT plan, and leading on agreed technical projects, the role holder will enable the department to fulfil its goals in research, teaching and learning, as well as providing the tools to support the delivery of the department's administrative functions.

The role is based in a research-intensive department of the University that is critically dependent upon the effective delivery of IT services to fulfil its academic mission. It is closely aligned to the design and delivery of services to enable the department's pursuit of its research goals, whilst providing technical leadership in key areas of specialism to ensure that core infrastructure services can keep pace with the ever-increasing demands of a fast-moving department in a constantly innovating IT context.

The ideal candidate will have a degree level qualification/Level 7 vocational qualification or comparable education in IT, or equivalent experience. You will also demonstrable knowledge in IT Infrastructure: expertise in networks or desktop or servers, and in Application Design: expertise in application development, or analysis and design (functional and technical).

We are also looking for a candidate who possess knowledge of Linux, scripting languages such as Python, local and networked storage such as ZFS and NFS, server virtualisation, and IP and Ethernet networking.

You would be given the opportunity to work with colleagues to deliver projects and services. We also provide a comprehensive training programme, including dedicated development time, to meet the requirements of the post and offer opportunities for future career development.

Please ensure a CV and supporting letter is uploaded with your application.

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Conversations about flexible working are encouraged at the University of Cambridge. Please feel free to discuss flexibility prior to applying (using the contact information below) or at interview if your application is successful.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to the HR Team at personnel-admin@cst.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 20 July 2025

Please quote reference NR42821 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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