Senior Virtualisation Engineer
Quick answer
The University of Manchester is hiring a full-time Senior Virtualisation Engineer (Manchester) with a salary range of £37,694 - £46,049 per annum to support VMware and hybrid infrastructure environments.
- Role
- Senior Virtualisation Engineer
- Organization
- The University of Manchester - Campus Technology Services
- Location
- Manchester, Oxford Road
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on experience
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The University of Manchester is seeking a Senior Virtualisation Engineer to collaborate with the wider engineering & development teams and colleagues in Research to deliver exciting digital programmes in the education sector. The role involves leading the definition, delivery, and support of enterprise infrastructure and hybrid platforms in complex environments.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with engineering & development teams and colleagues in Research
- Define, deliver, and support enterprise infrastructure and hybrid platforms
- Work in complex environments
- Lead the definition, delivery, and support of infrastructure
- Evaluate the latest technologies
- Develop self-service infrastructure
What it takes
- Strong experience supporting VMware or OpenStack and hybrid infrastructure environments
- Administration and support of Linux and Windows Server operating systems
- Scripting skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
- Experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code tools
- Knowledge of enterprise virtualisation, storage, and networking technologies
- Experience with code repository management tools
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous employer contribution pension, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Ride to work and EV car scheme
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Manchester, Oxford Road.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include strong experience supporting VMware or OpenStack, administration and support of Linux and Windows Server operating systems, scripting skills, experience with infrastructure automation tools, knowledge of enterprise virtualisation technologies, and experience with code repository management tools.
How do I apply?
Applications close at midnight on the closing date, and you can apply through the job portal support link provided.
Is the job remote?
The job is not remote; it is based in Manchester, Oxford Road.
How to apply
Apply directly on The University of Manchester - Campus Technology Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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