Infrastructure & Platform Technology Engineer

Infrastructure & Platform Technology Engineer

Business Area: IT

Place of Work: Liverpool

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career.

Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as Infrastructure & Platform Technology Engineer, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

This role will provide a great opportunity to lead on technical projects; working on the USS private cloud infrastructure platform technology stack operations, including (but not limited to) both public and private cloud environments, DR and Backup services, Patching Compliance and Reporting.

This is a project-focused, technical-lead role, responsible for implementing and configuring new products within the business under the guidance of the Technology Architecture Services function. The role will also support aspects of day-to-day platform operations as needed.

Please note this is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the IT team, you will:

• Implement, configure, and maintain USS platform technologies, ensuring standards and security are upheld
• Provide expert-level technical support, manage critical incidents, and escalate issues to 3rd parties as required
• Plan, execute, and hand over technical projects, coordinating with architects, project teams, and stakeholders
• Maintain and patch infrastructure, manage backups, DR, and restore functions to ensure system stability
• Document technical solutions, handovers, and processes to support BAU operations and wider IT teams
• Lead technical teams, mentor colleagues, provide guidance, and uphold professionalism and quality standards
• Engage with stakeholders, delivering customer-focused service and effective communication across the organisation

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box.

If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Expertise in WinTel systems: AD, DHCP, DNS, Windows Server 2012–2019, and AD-FS, including Enterprise Apps
• The ability to configure and manage Office 365 stack: Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, OneDrive
• Skills in virtualised platforms: VMware vSphere, Nutanix, and HCI technologies
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing, and firewalls
• Experience with Virtualised Desktop Infrastructure (Citrix/VMware)

Why join us?

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families.

We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing development opportunities.

We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high-quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family-friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental well-being
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services, i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Days to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what make us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

- Integrity

- Collaboration

- Excellence

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK.

We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk

USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.

We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey, please let us know by contacting [email protected].