Data Centre Services Technical Leader
Applications for this vacancy closed on 22 November 2023 at 12:00PM
**Join Us at the University of Oxford: Transforming Global Challenges into
Solutions**
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey? The University of Oxford
is a beacon of knowledge and a global leader in research, committed to
addressing critical worldwide challenges, from reducing carbon emissions to
creating life-saving vaccines during pandemics. We invite you to become part
of our remarkable team.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the **IT Services Department** as a
Data Centre Services Technical Leader working primarily office-based but with
some hybrid working possible.
**Why Choose Us**
Join the University of Oxford and prioritize your well-being while
contributing to ground-breaking research. We offer an array of benefits,
including:
* **30 days of annual leave:** You'll enjoy a generous vacation package along with public holidays.
* **Flexible hybrid working:** Experience work-life balance with our adaptable working arrangements.
* **Personal and professional growth:** Unlock extensive development opportunities and personalized plans for your career.
* **Childcare support:** We provide comprehensive childcare services to ease the demands of working parents.
* **Family support:** Benefit from our generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave schemes.
* **Secure your financial future:** We offer an excellent contributory pension scheme.
* **Promote wellbeing:** Subsidized membership at the University Sports Centre and a cycle loan scheme encourage a healthy lifestyle.
* **Convenient transportation:** Save on bus travel with discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.
**About the Role**
In this role, you will:
* **Provide Technical Leadership:** Lead the technical strategy and ensure sustainability and availability goals for data centres and major communication rooms (MCR).
* **Drive Continuous Improvement:** Play a significant role in the ongoing enhancement of these facilities for the University.
* **Collaborate and Communicate:** Engage with staff in various roles to explain strategic and sustainable approaches to data centre systems.
* **Guide University Strategy:** Offer advice and guidance to other parts of the University, contributing to the scoping and implementation of the University’s research computing strategy.
* **Be a Technical Contributor:** Actively participate in the day-to-day technical delivery of services and supporting platforms as a valued member of our service team.
**About You**
To thrive in this dynamic role, you should:
* **Demonstrate Data Centre Expertise** : Show a proven track record of data centre operations and mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems.
* **Lead with Technical Excellence:** Exhibit experience in providing technical leadership within an enterprise IT environment.
* **Champion Sustainability:** Prove your commitment to delivering sustainable Data Centre, HPC, and large machine room provision and support.
* **Communicate Effectively:** Possess excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
**Additionally, you might have:**
* **Relevant Qualification** : A recognized qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
* **Design Standards Familiarity** : Knowledge of relevant design standards, such as ISO/IEC 22237/BS EN 50600 series.
* **University IT Services Experience** : Previous experience in delivering IT services within a university environment.
In everything you will be someone who strives for excellence and enjoys
providing a high quality, sustainable service. You will also have a positive,
flexible attitude and be adaptable in your work.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The **closing date** for applications is **Wednesday 22 November at 12:00
noon**
Solutions**
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey? The University of Oxford
is a beacon of knowledge and a global leader in research, committed to
addressing critical worldwide challenges, from reducing carbon emissions to
creating life-saving vaccines during pandemics. We invite you to become part
of our remarkable team.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the **IT Services Department** as a
Data Centre Services Technical Leader working primarily office-based but with
some hybrid working possible.
**Why Choose Us**
Join the University of Oxford and prioritize your well-being while
contributing to ground-breaking research. We offer an array of benefits,
including:
* **30 days of annual leave:** You'll enjoy a generous vacation package along with public holidays.
* **Flexible hybrid working:** Experience work-life balance with our adaptable working arrangements.
* **Personal and professional growth:** Unlock extensive development opportunities and personalized plans for your career.
* **Childcare support:** We provide comprehensive childcare services to ease the demands of working parents.
* **Family support:** Benefit from our generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave schemes.
* **Secure your financial future:** We offer an excellent contributory pension scheme.
* **Promote wellbeing:** Subsidized membership at the University Sports Centre and a cycle loan scheme encourage a healthy lifestyle.
* **Convenient transportation:** Save on bus travel with discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.
**About the Role**
In this role, you will:
* **Provide Technical Leadership:** Lead the technical strategy and ensure sustainability and availability goals for data centres and major communication rooms (MCR).
* **Drive Continuous Improvement:** Play a significant role in the ongoing enhancement of these facilities for the University.
* **Collaborate and Communicate:** Engage with staff in various roles to explain strategic and sustainable approaches to data centre systems.
* **Guide University Strategy:** Offer advice and guidance to other parts of the University, contributing to the scoping and implementation of the University’s research computing strategy.
* **Be a Technical Contributor:** Actively participate in the day-to-day technical delivery of services and supporting platforms as a valued member of our service team.
**About You**
To thrive in this dynamic role, you should:
* **Demonstrate Data Centre Expertise** : Show a proven track record of data centre operations and mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems.
* **Lead with Technical Excellence:** Exhibit experience in providing technical leadership within an enterprise IT environment.
* **Champion Sustainability:** Prove your commitment to delivering sustainable Data Centre, HPC, and large machine room provision and support.
* **Communicate Effectively:** Possess excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
**Additionally, you might have:**
* **Relevant Qualification** : A recognized qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
* **Design Standards Familiarity** : Knowledge of relevant design standards, such as ISO/IEC 22237/BS EN 50600 series.
* **University IT Services Experience** : Previous experience in delivering IT services within a university environment.
In everything you will be someone who strives for excellence and enjoys
providing a high quality, sustainable service. You will also have a positive,
flexible attitude and be adaptable in your work.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The **closing date** for applications is **Wednesday 22 November at 12:00
noon**
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Join Us at the University of Oxford: Transforming Global Challenges into Solutions Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey? The University of Oxford is a beacon of knowledge and a global leader in research, committed to addressing critical worldwide challenges, from reducing carbon emissions to creating life-saving vaccines during pandemics. We invite you to become part of our remarkable team. We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department as a Data Centre Services Technical Leader working primarily office-based but with some hybrid working possible. Why Choose Us Join the University of Oxford ... **Join Us at the University of Oxford: Transforming Global Challenges into
Solutions** Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey? The University of Oxford is a beacon of knowledge and a global leader in research, committed to addressing critical worldwide challenges, from reducing carbon emissions to creating life-saving vaccines during pandemics. We invite you to become part of our remarkable team. We have an exciting opportunity to join the **IT Services Department** as a Data Centre Services Technical Leader working primarily office-based but with some hybrid working possible. **Why Choose Us** Join the University of Oxford and prioritize your ... |
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