IT Services – Networks & Data Centres
Looking for a job with a purpose? Make a difference and join our friendly, experienced, multi-skilled team of network professionals and play a critical role in keeping the University of York community connected.
The University of York has set out its vision to become a University for Public Good. IT Services actively supports that commitment. We're looking for individuals who want to be part of making a difference, using industry-leading technology to support our vision and deliver exceptional services.
Within DTEF, the IT Services department is critical to delivering those objectives, providing infrastructure and services that support all aspects of the customer experience.
The Network & Data Centres team is responsible for the University's business critical network services that underpin almost every activity of the University community, alongside our campus data centres from which many of our critical digital services are provided.
Role
This key role in our business critical team will be responsible for architecting our network infrastructure, working closely with the Head of Networks & Data Centres to ensure that it aligns with our Enterprise Architecture principles and the University’s overall business objectives. You will lead on network engineering activities in the team, ensuring that your teammates are appropriately skilled to understand and deliver on the agreed architecture and related technology.
You will represent the Networks & Data Centres team on a number of relevant groups, e.g. the Technical Design Authority, and will deputise for the Head of Networks & Data Centres as required.
With an ability to prioritise their own activities as well as those of others, alongside a desire to deliver key customer-focussed services, the post holder will play a key role in ensuring network related services are delivered effectively and efficiently, supporting the business objectives of the University.
Reward
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment for our staff. Flexible, hybrid working enables staff to find the right work-life balance for them, with colleagues working between home and the office.
* Competitive starting salary with annual salary increments/pay reviews
* 30 days annual leave (38 days with bank holidays)
* Flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff
* Hybrid working (see our Remote working policy)
* Up to 2 volunteering days per year (pro-rata) as part of the Staff Volunteering Scheme
* Staff training and development courses
* Generous Pension Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Onsite gym with discounted membership
* Access to a range of savings on childcare, transport and healthcare, plus shopping discounts and other offers.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
* Level 6 qualification. (Qualifications at this level include a degree. Please view the full list).
* Substantial experience of designing, delivering and operating enterprise network services at large, complex organisations comparable to the University.
* Significant knowledge of network and related security technologies and their application in large, complex organisations comparable to the University.
* Experience in managing business-critical services and projects, successfully delivering on time and to budget.
* Experience of working as part of a multi-skilled IT network team within a large and complex organisation.
* Experience in establishing and managing relationships with external partners and suppliers.
* Proven ability to quickly adapt to changing environments and circumstances.
* Ability to create and share relevant information with colleagues at differing levels.
* Ability to collate and understand requirements for non-standard provisions and services, subsequently designing and deploying solutions to meet those needs.
* Ability to prioritise workloads with the minimum of supervision, with good time management skills - for yourself and colleagues under your management/direction.
* Demonstrable ability to analyse and resolve issues with a dynamic and proactive approach, either as part of a team or working independently.
* Excellent customer-facing skills, with a focus on improving customer experience.
Interview date: To be confirmed
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Mark Franklin, Head of Networks & Data Centres on mark.franklin@york.ac.uk
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
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