Team Leader- Cloud and Storage Services
University of Oxford, Oxford
Team Leader- Cloud and Storage Services
£62698
University of Oxford, Oxford
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 194d79c5e8924e29b33e3da52010cc2f
Full Job Description
- This post provides leadership for the Cloud and Storage Services team within Infrastructure Services. The Cloud and Storage Services team is responsible for providing reliable, robust and secure virtual infrastructure, storage and backup services for the University and colleges, including the University Private Cloud service, the Secondary Storage (Scality) service, the HFS (aka Storage Protect) Backup service and the CrashPlan backup service.
- Cloud services are expected to develop to include the management of third-party cloud-based infrastructure services (e.g. provided by Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure). The team provides technical leadership for cloud, storage and backup strategy.
- The postholder leads the team and takes a leading role in the service design, delivery and management of systems providing critical services to the University.
You will have proven expertise in providing leadership to highly expert technical teams, including recruitment, staff development and performance management. - You will have a good understanding of the processes and recommended practice associated with IT service management and familiarity with IT systems lifecycle management, from design, through to implementation and management.
- You will have the ability to develop strategy for IT service operations, with particular emphasis on the infrastructure required to meet service levels, taking account of current and emerging organisational requirements and initiatives as well as emerging developments in related technology. Combined with excellent communications skills, including the presentation of complex ideas to a variety of audiences, and the production of accurate written documentation.
Team Leader- Cloud and Storage Services- Available on a 2 year Fixed Term contract or Secondment basis Please note- This position is available to University and college staff only. External applicants need not apply. The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department as Team Lead (Cloud and Storage Services) working hybrid. IT Services is a key department that ensures that the University has robust, reliable and high-performing IT facilities it requires to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in teaching, learning, research and administration. We value and recognise our own and the contribution of others, creating a great culture to work in and a place where we all feel we belong. This post provides leadership for the Cloud and Storage Services team within Infrastructure Services. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: - An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs