Systems Engineer

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Salary: £33,797 to £40,322 per annum

Grade: Grade 08

Contract Type: Continuing

Basis: Full Time

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 16 July 2021

Interview Date: See advert

Reference: R210248

Aston University’s Digital Services team build, manage and support a complex digital infrastructure that supports delivery of outstanding graduate outcomes and equips business and communities with the skills for future success. Many of the improvements we are making are encapsulated within ‘Digital Aston’ - a £10 million programme to build a digital environment which meets the needs and expectations of Aston’s beneficiaries. 

Working within our Infrastructure Team, the successful applicant will support the design, installation, and day to day running of Client and Server Infrastructure Services across the University.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate evidence of successfully supporting enterprise Infrastructure.

Working under the University’s new Dynamic working policy, the successful applicant will be part of a team fully supporting this new flexible and agile way of working.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to help Aston deliver an enhanced digital infrastructure, transforming business processes and embedding a high-performance culture.

Please note: Redeployees will be given priority consideration for vacancies

Please note that anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment.   Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel.  We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered. Please note that only answers that fall within the application form questions will be assessed.  

Aston University is an equal opportunity employer and promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We are committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/ , recognised by a silver award, and we are a Disability Confident Committed Employer Level 1: Disability Confident Committed - GOV.UK.

We also strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online.