Senior Chief Computing Technician

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) is seeking to appoint an experienced IT Technician to join a small IT team supporting a community of researchers and staff within a modern research facility.

The Institute offers a busy but friendly working environment, and the role would suit self-motivated candidates with communication skills of a high standard.

The successful applicant will assist with the management and development of the full IT infrastructure within CIMR, as well as providing a flexible support service to researchers and administrative staff

This position offers an excellent variety of IT work for an experienced all-rounder, including staff support in office and laboratory areas, regular server, storage and network maintenance tasks, and planned projects.

Applicants should be educated to degree level, and will be expected to have several years' experience in the following areas:

  • TCP/IP switching and routing (Cisco preferred)
  • Linux system administration (Ubuntu and CentOS)
  • Windows and Mac desktop support
  • Current PC hardware
  • Windows Server and Active Directory
  • MySQL, PHP/Python and web development
  • Audio Visual facilities

The role is full time on-site, but we are open to applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference SA41605 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.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.


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