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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Windows Systems Administrator - **Company:** The University of Manchester - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux Servers, Windows Servers, OpenStack, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Configuration Management, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, Web Hosting Services, Zabbix, Data Logging, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, Grafana, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Atlassian Tools, Terraform, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9d8e40f4c60ddc51 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows?, You'll have the expertise and confidence to lead the definition, delivery and support of enterprise infrastructure and hybrid platforms in complex environments, typically working in multi-disciplinary teams. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the below skills and experience: * Strong experience supporting VMware, OpenStack and hybrid infrastructure environments * Administration and support of Linux and Windows Server operating systems * Scripting skills using technologies such as PowerShell, Python or Bash * Experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, OpenTofu and Ansible * Knowledge of enterprise virtualisation, storage and networking technologies * Experience with code repository management tools. * Understanding of platform security and compliance frameworks * Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and technical documentation skills Desirable Criteria * Experience with monitoring and logging platforms such as Zabbix & Grafana or similar * Experience integrating infrastructure platforms with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tooling * Familiarity with Atlassian products such as Jira and Confluence * Strong collaborative working and stakeholder management skills ## Description The Virtualisation Team is responsible for managing and maintaining the virtual infrastructure together with web hosting, ensuring that all systems, including VMware environments, Windows and Linux servers, operate reliably, securely and efficiently., We're looking for an experienced engineer who has a broad understanding of VMware, and a deep understanding of at least one major supporting operating system. You will collaborate closely with the wider engineering & development teams, architects and colleagues in Research to deliver exciting digital programmes in the education sector. The University has a clearly defined IT digital roadmap and as an experienced Senior engineer, you'll work in the Virtualisation Engineering team alongside developers, architects, UX designers, analysts and product owners to deliver automation and VMWARE with opportunities to deliver an OpenStack infrastructure. You'll work especially closely with our colleagues in Research, helping to define and develop self-service infrastructure, supporting implementations and accelerating the pace of moving from ideation to active research. We encourage continuous learning, so as well as the opportunity to work with some of the brightest and best in the industry, and evaluate the latest technologies, we'll encourage online training for obtaining certifications. 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