Senior Server and Storage Specialist - Fixed term contract

The Role

For six months you will be part of the University's Server and Storage team, providing backfill for the team. You will be providing backfill whilst the team focus on cloud modernisation work and project work. 

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. 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, Windows and/or Linux, preferably experience with both. Cloud experience is not required. 

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

The Person

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 or Linux and Cloud will be key to the job. Understanding data centres, hardware, automation, and VMWare is advantageous.

Directorate/Function

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.

Further information

This is a full time, fixed term position for 6 months with a starting salary of £50,160 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting).

Interviews are expected to be held in the third week of August 2026. 

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

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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