IT Science Computing Engineer
IT Science Computing Engineer
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Job Description
Hybrid working (50/50)
Permanent
Preferred Location: Wallingford
Alternative Locations: Edinburgh Lancaster or Bangor
We will review applications upon receipt. We reserve the right to close this advert if we find the right candidate so we encourage you to apply early.
UKCEH is looking for an IT Science Computing Engineer to join our team of talented individuals contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data insights and solutions that researchers businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.
Youll be joining a small specialist team within the IT department dedicated to enabling UKCEH to continue delivering world-leading environmental science. We work closely with our scientists providing high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud-based systems across both on-premises and public platforms.
In this role your primary focus will be the ongoing development and support of reliable high-performance scientific computing infrastructure and services. Youll play a key part in driving improvements in efficiency effectiveness and adaptability within a fast-evolving operational environment.
Were looking for someone confident working in Linux environments with solid experience in configuration management systems and/or event-driven automation. As part of our close-knit team youll also bring experience in project deliverygathering user and operational requirements building robust production-ready solutions and producing clear comprehensive documentation.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Routine maintenance and monitoring - patch management configuration coding system hardening auditing.
- Ansible automation building modules supporting DevOps implementing CIS standards and policies
- Providing crucial support for production Linux systems across various distributions including Redhat Centos Rocky and Ubuntu
- Confidence in server and storage management within a Linux environment utilising a range of infrastructures.
- Experience of HPC with Linux servers virtual machines containers networking software development environments public cloud computing services (Azure AWS) an advantage.
- Using hypervisor and container technologies such as VMware KVM LXC Docker and Kubernetes
Youll be working with tools like Netbox Service Desk Plus Ansible Proxmox Ceph and Kubernetes.
For the role of IT Science Computing Engineer were looking for somebody who has:
- Relevant work experience or degree in an IT-related subject
- Linux systems across multiple distributions
- Management systems such as Ansible Puppet Chef or Salt
- Experience with container technologies such as LXC Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC)
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills able to build good working relationships demonstrating good listening skills and the ability to steer a conversation towards finding solutions using a collaborative and inclusive approach
Youll be joining a leading independent not-for-profit research institute thats committed to recruiting talented people like you progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.
Our science makes a real difference enabling people and the environment to prosper and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.
Working for UKCEH is rewarding
We appreciate the continuous dedication and contributions of our staff which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial incentives and wellbeing-oriented perks such as:
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years service) plus 3 days for Christmas closure
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (role dependant)
- Peer reward and recognition scheme
- Dental insurance gym/fitness discounts retail discount portal
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- 24-hour 365-day support with physical mental social health or financial issues and much more...
Apply today!
At UKCEH we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyoneregardless of background identity ability or circumstancehas the opportunity to thrive. As a Disability Confident employer we actively encourage applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with disabilities. We are happy to provide any adjustments or support you may need throughout the application processplease dont hesitate to reach out. So if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement wed love to hear from you anyway. You may be just the right fit for this role or another within our wider team.
Please note: Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application. If you are considering pursuing self-sponsorship please indicate this in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
