Chief IT Operations Officer

1 day ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

**Job Title:** Chief IT Operations Officer

**Location:** Central Edinburgh

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief IT Operations Officer to join our team at The University of Edinburgh. As a key member of our Technical Operations department, you will be responsible for providing expert administration of various EDINA systems, ensuring smooth day-to-day running with minimal downtime.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Linux, Gitlab, Puppet, Prometheus/Alertmanager, Elasticsearch, Sentry, Grafana, Log shipping, Kubernetes, Postgres, VPN, and New Relic. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate measurement, quality control, and management processes to maintain service levels consistently.

This is a Grade UE08, full-time, open-ended position based in central Edinburgh. The role is hybrid, and you will report to the Head of Technical Operations, working on campus a minimum of one day per week.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £49,250-£60,321 per annum.
  • Generous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year (inclusive of festive closure days).
  • Highly competitive defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution.
  • A range of flexible working options to help prioritize work/life balance.
  • A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity.
  • Access to excellent online learning and a Staff Scholarship fund.
  • Varied staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, support for staff wellbeing, and more.

The University of Edinburgh is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.



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