Linux Administrator

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years.
Design, develop and deploy state-of-the-art Linux-based IT infrastructure systems and technologies within the School of Computer Science and Statistics (SCSS). The Linux Infrastructure Specialist will provide critical operational expertise and high-level contributions to both teaching and research groups within the School.
As a specialist in Linux systems, virtualization, containerisation, and storage solutions, the role is essential in maintaining, optimizing, and supporting the School’s core infrastructure. The post-holder will focus on ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of systems while collaborating with researchers and technical teams to meet diverse academic and research demands. Additionally, the role will involve staying current with emerging technologies, driving innovation, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the School's IT capabilities. You will also oversee the full software development lifecycle and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline and enhance our deployment processes.
Post Status: Permanent
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Salary: Appointment will be made on the Administrative Officer 1 (1-3) (€69,545- €89,965 per annum) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.
How to Apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1 x A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points in their application:
Cluster management, including managing high-performance computing clusters or container orchestration environments.
Complete software development lifecycle—from planning and design through development, testing, deployment, and maintenance —and how you've applied these practices in previous roles.
Effectively supported and collaborated with a diverse range of stakeholders, whether technical teams, researchers, or administrative staff, to meet complex project requirements.
Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 9th April 2025. Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie. Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late Applications will not be accepted.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries: about this post may be made to James Murphy, Systems manager at James.Murphy@tcd.ie.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.

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