Senior Research Computing Administrator

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Computing Administrator to join the Biomedical Research Computing (BMRC) team, working under the direction of the Big Data Institute (BDI) Research Computing Manager and along with the rest of the BMRC team.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be working with the BMRC team to deliver and maintain the high-performance research computing infrastructure for the NDM and the wider biomedical research community in Oxford. You will also work under the line management of the BDI Research Computing Manager to support directly the work of BDI researchers. This includes configuration of new equipment, day-to-day system management, performing upgrades and planning to meet future needs. You will lead on the training and teaching of research computing to researchers and students who may be new to the field, and to organise and lead an effective user-group network. You will also represent the NDM at both internal and external conferences and meetings to help further the aims of the BMRC facility and advance biomedical research in Oxford.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will hold a degree involving significant use of computing platforms, have substantial experience of administering computers running Linux/Unix operating systems and knowledge of relevant scripting languages such as bash and Python. You will have experience of cluster, virtualization and/or containerization technologies. Particular weight will be given to experience in OpenStack cloud implementation and administration. A good knowledge of applying the basic principles of computer security to, for example, configuration of firewalls, networking, identity management, authentication and authorization, encryption and isolation of compute processes is essential for this position. You will have experience with directly supporting researchers or other non-specialists in computing, such as giving presentations, running training courses, running user groups, compiling software, troubleshooting problems and/or software pipeline optimization.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>While the criteria above define an ideal range of skills, we do not expect to find a candidate who can satisfy all of them without significant training once in post. The NDM&#8217;s research aims and the plans for BMRC are ambitious, and this extends to identifying and training promising candidates for careers in research computing roles from a variety of backgrounds. In particular, we will consider ambitious but responsible candidates with a strong background in Linux and a passion to learn where their current roles are limiting their scope for specialisation and career development.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>We welcome applications from those with no formal system administration experience, but with a strong computer programming or computer-literate research background who would consider research computing as a direction for continuing and developing their research careers. In these cases, the role may be offered to a suitable promising candidate at a lower grade initially, with an appropriate adjustment of responsibilities and a clear plan for training and career progression.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 July 2024, with possibility of extension and is funded by the Department.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 9 October 2023 will be considered. Please quote&#160;<strong>167996</strong>&#160;on all correspondence.</div> </div>