About the job

College of Science & Engineering

SUERC

Systems Administrator

Vacancy Reference: 209233

Salary: UofG Grade 5, £28,031 - £31,236 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for new Systems Administrator to join the University’s SUERC.

In this role you will be key in ensuring the availability, performance, and security of IT systems supporting the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC). Based primarily at the SUERC site, you will provide operational support for 90-100 staff, delivering administration, maintenance and support of local server infrastructure, networks, end-user devices, websites, collaboration platforms and specialist systems that underpin SUERC's research, operational, and administrative activities.

Reporting locally to the Head of Operations, with support and engagement from the University of Glasgow College IT function and Central IS team, you will work closely with both local stakeholders and central University IT teams to maintain reliable services and coordinate infrastructure improvements, upgrades, and projects.

Closing date: 28 October 2026