Research Systems Administrator (M34Impact)
Technology & Operations
Location: Greenwich Campus Salary: £46,049 to £56,535 plus £5,476 London weighting per annum Contract Type: Permanent Release Date: Thursday 19 March 2026 Closing Date: Tuesday 07 April 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: 5368-E
The Research Systems Administrator (M34Impact) is a unique opportunity to bridge IT infrastructure and support together with world leading research and enterprise teams at the University of Greenwich.
About the Role
The role sits within the Platforms & Research Systems Team, in the Information & Library Services Directorate (ILS), complementing the existing operations function, specifically for the management of the HPC environment. The role holder will also report to the M34Impact leadership group.
Responsibilities
* Actively support and engage with researchers working as part of the M34Impact expansion programme, helping them get the best out of the University’s High Performance Computing (HPC) environment and maximise research and enterprise outcomes.
* Manage and orchestrate people, products, providers, and processes, driving the implementation of functional enhancements to the HPC.
* Operational and service management processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and agility goals are achieved.
Qualifications
* At least five years’ experience within the Linux system administration field.
* Proficient skills in scripting and automation.
Information & Library Services (ILS) Directorate
Our Information and Library Services (ILS) Directorate delivers award winning IT services and support, library, academic and digital skills and learning enhancement to staff and students across the university. Our digital mission is to ensure everyone in our community is equipped to effectively use digital services, data and technology with confidence, efficiency and creativity in their learning, teaching, research and organisational support.
As a member of the ILS Directorate, the role contributes to the development and execution of the University’s Digital Strategy and ensures alignment with the University’s Research and Enterprise aspirations and those of academic colleagues in delivering high value research outcomes.
Contact
For an informal discussion about the post please contact:
* Jason Scates, Head of Platforms & Research Systems - j.r.scates@greenwich.ac.uk
* Andrew Kao, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering - A.Kao@greenwich.ac.uk
Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk
Location
The post will be based at the outstanding World Heritage Site of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
Benefits
We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.
Our Values
We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.
About Us
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Application Process
To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements. Please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage. Current Vacancies – Jobs at Greenwich.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge / Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.
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