End User Device Specialist (Linux)
Requirements
Candidates should have practical experience in Linux administration, particularly with Ubuntu, and proficiency in configuration management tools and scripting. Strong problem-solving skills and an engineering mindset are essential for developing and modernizing endpoint services.
Job Description
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Job Title: End User Device Specialist (Linux) Reference: 563 Department: IDG - IO - End User Products Portfolio Contract Type: Indefinite Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE) Closing Date: Thursday 19 November 2026, 11:59PM (UK) Full time Salary Range: £36,320.00 - £46,970.00 per annum |
About the Role
The End User Device Specialist (Linux) will help develop, operate and improve the University's Linux end-user computing environment, supporting Linux devices used across teaching, research and professional services.
You will take a hands-on role in the management and lifecycle of Linux endpoints, working across device configuration, operating system deployment, software delivery, patching, security, automation and monitoring.
A key part of the role will be developing more consistent and automated approaches to Linux endpoint management, using technologies such as Ubuntu, configuration management tools, scripting and source control.
You will also work alongside colleagues responsible for Windows, Apple, identity, security and infrastructure services to ensure Linux forms part of a coherent and secure End User Devices service.
This is an opportunity to help shape how Linux endpoint management develops within the University, moving towards greater automation, standardisation and self-service.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).
About You
You will have practical Linux administration or engineering experience, ideally supporting Linux desktops or endpoints within a large or complex organisation.
You should have good knowledge of Ubuntu or similar Linux distributions, together with experience in areas such as package management, patching, configuration management, shell scripting, troubleshooting and security.
Experience with technologies such as Bash, Python, Git and configuration-management tooling such as Cinc/Chef, Ansible or similar would be particularly valuable.
You will enjoy investigating technical problems, automating repetitive processes and finding ways to make Linux services easier to operate and support.
You will also be comfortable working collaboratively with other technical specialists and explaining technical issues clearly to colleagues and users.
You do not need to have experience of every technology we use. We are looking for someone with strong Linux fundamentals, an engineering mindset and the enthusiasm to develop their knowledge as our Linux endpoint services evolve.
About the Department
The End User Devices team within the Information and Digital Group is responsible for the technologies and services that enable staff and students to use university-managed devices securely and effectively.
The team supports a large and diverse endpoint estate spanning Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS and Linux, using modern management platforms and automation to deliver secure, reliable and user-focused services.
You will join a multi-skilled engineering team working across areas including device management, operating system deployment, application delivery, endpoint security, automation and the ongoing development of modern device-management services.
For the Linux estate, you will help develop and improve services based around technologies such as Cinc and Chef, while working closely with colleagues responsible for Microsoft Intune, Windows and Linux platforms.
The team is continuing to modernise its approach to endpoint management, giving you the opportunity to influence how our Linux services evolve rather than simply maintaining an established service.
How to Apply
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date and time stated.
We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.
Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
The interviews will be held on: To be confirmed.
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We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
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