Systems Engineer

I.T. & Communications
Midlothian
June 21, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

UE06: £34,610 – £39,906 per annum

CSE / School of Informatics

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 24 months

The Opportunity

Use your knowledge to drive change. Be part of something bigger.

The University of Edinburgh is a world class organisation based in Edinburgh. It supports research and teaching across a wide range of activities and offers many career specialisms.

Role Description

As a Systems Engineer you will play an important role in supporting the research and teaching computing needs of the School of Informatics. You will assist with management of the School’s virtualisation services, support the on premises server estate and assist users of the Linux platform. This role is an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in Linux server management.

Benefits

  • Working within one of the world’s leading universities
  • Interesting work
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
  • Flexible/hybrid working options

We are open to considering part time or flexible working patterns and hybrid working arrangements on a non contractual basis.

Additional Benefits

  • A competitive salary
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
  • A diverse and vibrant international community
  • Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous annual leave, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family friendly initiatives and flexible work options

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is a member of the Race Equality Charter and a Stonewall Proud Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from women and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. Appointments will be made on merit.

Prior to employment commencement, proof of right to work in the UK is required. The University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 23 June 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time.

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