SOCIT is an Information Services team that provides IT services to a Consortium of Oxford Colleges. The IT Officer is part of the SOCIT team; specifically, part of a small team of IT Officers managing, monitoring, maintaining and automating the systems for all the SOCIT colleges, providing 2nd and 3rd line support for the support team, and providing high level technical input to projects. 

The job-holder reports to the Head of Infrastructure and must possess strong networking and system administration skills, having a background in this area to serve various business needs. The post-holder is confidently able to develop and recommend new systems using the latest technologies. Documentation and Knowledge sharing is encouraged within the team. 

The role specialises in several areas, networking, VMware virtualization and has good knowledge of Windows/Linux server and database management, scripting and security. 

The majority of working hours are on-site, with potential for flexible working arrangements at the end of the probationary period.

Summary of Responsibilities:

System Administration

• Server Management 
• System Updates & Patching 
• Network Infrastructure 
• Troubleshooting & Support 
• User & Access Management 
• Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancement 
• Hardware & Software Deployment 
• Upgrades & Planning 
• Documentation
• Technical Advisory 
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity 

Support

• Advanced Technical Support 
• General IT Support 
• Active Directory & Identity Services 
• Security & System Hardening 
• Collaboration & Support
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management 
• Security & System Hardening

Please enclose a covering letter along with your CV.

Benefits

Benefits include membership of the University staff pension scheme, a travel pass and Cyclescheme loan scheme, and free meals are provided at lunchtime when the College kitchens are open. The College also offers an Employee Assistance Programme to  assist the health and wellbeing of its employees.