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# IT Engineer (Servers and Storage)

- **Company:** University of Cambridge
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization Technology, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3615b3fea5ec113e

## About the Role

* VMware systems administration.
 * Scripting and automation skills Python and Powershell experience would be particularly valuable
 * Enterprise NAS & SAN systems
 * Backup system administration
 * Running third party server applications on Window Server
 * Full stack understanding of how different layers of IT interoperate, from networking up to the application / service level. VMware hypervisor, networking and automation are useful skills to have.
 * Strong troubleshooting skills
 * Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills

## Description

The IT Engineer will join a team of customer-focused systems administrators, working to support Windows servers and services running on them, with a focus on VMware, Storage, Automation and Backup.

What you will do

As an IT Engineer responsible for Servers & Virtualisation, you will:

 * Work within a team to support and enhance and transform our core IT server infrastructure
 * Implement and support key technologies in VMware environments - utilising automation and scripting where possible
 * Ensure that business continuity measures are implemented and maintained to minimize the impact of systems failure
 * Monitor, diagnose and proactively fix issues
 * Own in-team technical projects associated with the improvement of infrastructure
 * Implement and maintain automated systems to administer systems and services at scale.
 * Ensure that systems and procedural documentation is maintained and accurate
 * Work closely with people across UIS and wider University, including software engineers, networks engineers, security staff, database administrators, project managers and service teams.
 * Design systems / choose appropriate technologies ensure your technical skills are kept up to date