About the role

  • Research Cloud Services Lead Engineer at King's College London, designing and managing cloud-based services for research enhancement. Overseeing operational performance and ensuring compliance with service standards.

Responsibilities

  • As a Research Cloud Services Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and leading day-to-day running and development of the university’s Research cloud-based services.
  • You will utilise your expertise in DevOps practices and Microsoft Azure technologies to lead the design and deployment of Research based services into the Cloud.
  • Role includes proactive management and maintenance of these services and appropriate response to operational incidents and service requests.
  • You will look for opportunities to continually improve services, standards, and processes.
  • You will support the Research Cloud Services Manager with regards to the delivery of new services into the Cloud.

Requirements

  • Experience of designing, deploying and maintaining Azure based services, ideally via Azure DevOps **(E)**
  • Proven ability to write technical documentation (High/Low Level Designs, Runbooks, How to Guides) **(E)**
  • Experience of supporting, maintaining, and developing Windows & Linux OS environments & applications within Azure (i.e. WAMP/LAMP) **(E)**
  • Experience of maintaining and developing cloud-based solutions adhering to OWASP developer best practices** (E) **
  • Experience of the following languages/middleware (Asp.Net, Python, PHP, Apache)** (E) **
  • Experience** **of managing SQL (Azure DB, Managed SQL, MS SQL & MySQL) databases** (E)**
  • Experience of designing and building solutions to meet customer requirements **(E)**
  • Experience of supporting 3rd party applications and maintaining appropriate lifecycle management **(E)**
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and knowledge of problem resolution methodologies **(E)**
  • Experience of working with ITIL based Service processes and functions including Service Desk and Service Process Managers **(E)**
  • Experience of working with enterprise scale applications, infrastructure, and software **(E)**
  • Knowledge of IT Security protocols, processes, policies, and standards **(E)**
  • Experience of managing small projects **(E)**
  • Willingness to update professional knowledge and a commitment to continuous improvement **(E)**
  • Ability to identify and manage priorities **(E)**
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills **(E)**
  • Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills **(E)**
  • Demonstrated flexibility and positive attitude towards the support of technical services in a fast-paced environment with inherent risks and several stakeholders with differing views of success **(E)**
  • Experience with Microsoft EntraID and associated components such as Group Policy & DNS **(D)**
  • Experience in operational IT planning and execution **(D)**
  • Experience and knowledge of supporting technical solutions in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment **(D)**
  • Good knowledge of industry technical standards **(D)**
  • Experience working in an Agile environment to deliver service improvement **(D)**
  • Good knowledge of PowerShell scripting, JSON and ARM templating. **(D)**
  • Experience of supporting University faculties & schools in all aspects of IT support **(D)**
  • AZ 104 Certified **(D)**
  • AZ 204/400 Certified** (D)**
  • ITIL v3/4 Qualification (Foundation Minimum) **(D)**
  • Education to degree standard and/or equivalent qualifications/experience (D)

Benefits

  • We are an inclusive and welcoming employer that encourages a wide range of applicants.
  • We embrace diversity and want everyone to be able to bring their whole selves to work and succeed.
  • Hybrid Working - Minimum of 5 days per month in the office
  • 10% Performance related bonus
  • 30 Days holiday and maximum of 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
  • Sick pay
  • 4 Discretionary Christmas Closure Days
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life Assurance cover
  • Service time - 3 Volunteer days per year
  • Free onsite parking & Bike racks
  • Annual leave purchase scheme - up to a maximum of 10 days (subject to national minimum wage requirements)
  • Student Discount (access to Totum, Unidays & Student Beans)
  • CycleScheme
  • TechScheme
  • Opportunities for formal training and professional certification
  • Free access to Linkedin Learning
  • Free access to Future Learn short courses
  • Potential for internal promotion and advancement

Job title

Research Cloud Services Lead Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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