Research Infrasructure Engineer

Tate London City
Southampton, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£41,000 – £49,000 pa
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£41,000 – £49,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Posted
30 Jul 2026 (Yesterday)
Research Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Hampshire, South Coast / Hybrid Working Available

The Opportunity

We're supporting a leading research-led organisation in the search for a Research Infrastructure Engineer to join a specialist team delivering advanced computing platforms that support research, data science and AI initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to work with high performance infrastructure, supporting researchers and technical teams to ensure critical services remain secure, reliable and scalable.

The Role

You'll be part of the team responsible for supporting and developing large-scale research computing environments, helping researchers make effective use of specialist technology and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting and administering Linux-based research computing platforms
  • Managing HPC, AI and data-intensive infrastructure
  • Maintaining large-scale storage environments
  • Troubleshooting complex infrastructure, networking and software issues
  • Working closely with researchers to develop technical solutions
  • Producing technical documentation and user guidance
  • Supporting on delivering user training and workshops
  • Contributing to platform improvements and automation initiatives
About You

We're keen to speak with technical professionals who enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges and working closely with end users.

You'll have experience in one or more of the following:

  • Linux systems administration
  • High Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Enterprise storage platforms
  • Network administration
  • GPU-enabled environments
  • Research or scientific computing
  • Infrastructure automation and DevOps practices

You'll also be comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders and translating technical concepts into practical solutions.

Desirable Experience
  • Research, scientific or higher education environments
  • Infrastructure as Code and automation tools
  • DevOps methodologies
  • AI and machine learning infrastructure

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

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