IT Team Lead (Infrastructure/Sys Admin)

About IT Services

IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers. 

The Team

As the subject matter expert, you’ll lead, organise, motivate and direct the work of the windows server team in order fulfil its objectives as well as to operate efficiently and effectively. The team is made up of three members of staff who are responsible for managing the VMware virtualisation platform which hosts of over 1900 virtual machines and automated deployment and monitoring and management of over 800 windows servers. 

The Role
The System Administrator (Operations Tech Lead) is responsible for the optimisation of performance of people including; determination of capabilities, allocation of tasks, setting clear direction and priorities. Working closely with staff to offer support, guidance and motivation, whilst managing performance against agreed objectives. 

Working proactively to ensure effective working relationships within the team and with those whom the team interacts with. Providing support and guidance as required, in line with individuals' abilities.

You will provide technical expertise, designing and developing solutions to enhance the hosting of virtual machines and delivery of windows servers.

This is an exciting opportunity as there are many projects happening, we will be refreshing the entire VMware platform this year and investing in new end to end automation and monitoring tools and you could be part of these projects.

The person
You must have a proven track record of providing line management and task management within your team.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• Subject matter expert level knowledge and experience of server technologies within an enterprise VMWare environment. (vSphere, NSX)
• A thorough understanding of issues relating to the management of Windows infrastructure systems within a large, diverse, and complex organisation.
• Knowledge of Windows security standards and configuration with experience of implementing in a large user environment.
• Microsoft SQL Server administration and deployment experience in a large user environment.

What you can expect in return

• As well as a competitive salary, and working for an internationally recognised University
• A generous annual leave entitlement of XX days plus bank holidays
• Closure between the Christmas and New Year periods – this is in addition to your annual leave entitlement
• Access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, supporting your physical, mental, and financial health and legal advice
• Leading pensions schemes, travel season tickets loans, workplace nursery, staff networking groups discounts for all the family to enjoy and so much more.
• Did we mention training, career opportunities and career progression.
• In fact, there are so many benefits available you can see more of them by clicking HERE

Find out more about our organisation and values:

• IT Services: About us and ITS Practice Charter
• Benefits of working at The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is a truly global institution with a reputation for education and innovation that resonates across the world, offering a wide range of courses and boasting outstanding facilities in the centre of Manchester. With 25 Nobel Prize winners among its current and former staff and students, it has a history of world firsts and brilliant discoveries. Manchester’s industrial and cultural heritage is mirrored by the achievements of some of the University’s most celebrated names.  The computer revolution started here in June 1948 when a machine built by Tom Kilburn and Sir Freddie Williams, known affectionately as ‘The Baby’, ran its first stored program. The celebrated wartime codebreaker Alan Turing worked on this computer during his time at Manchester.

The University is committed to world-class research, an outstanding learning and student experience and social responsibility in everything it does.  It is making one of the largest investments in facilities ever seen at a UK university, with £750 million spent so far and a further £1 billion to follow by 2022. Its goal is to become one of the world’s leading Universities.

When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Philip Twiss Infrastructure Manger

Email: philip.twiss@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People-od.operations@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.