Head of Technical Operations

Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 81st 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. The ADAPT Centre is seeking to appoint a Head of Technical Operations to lead and define its research and production infrastructure, and technology operations and strategy. This position is mainly based in TCD with travel to ADAPTs partner/host universities and involves the management of users across its eight Higher Education Institutions (Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, University College Dublin, Technological University Dublin, Maynooth University, Munster Technological University, Technological University of the Shannon, and the University of Galway). The Head of Technical Operations will be responsible for coordinating, organising, and managing the IT infrastructure across the ADAPT Centre and its host locations with over 300 active users and spanning a multitude of research fields with 85+ academics (Principal Investigators and Funded Investigators). Post Status: Specific Purpose The specific purpose of coordinating, organising, and managing the IT infrastructure across the ADAPT Centre and its host locations with over 300 active users and spanning a multitude of research fields with 85+ academics (Principal Investigators and Funded Investigators). This appointment is not offered on indefinite duration basis because the project is expected to be complete in a finite period. Termination of this contract before the expire of the specific purpose may also occur in the event of the funding stream being terminated or withdrawn by the funding agency. Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: Appointment will be made on the Administrative Officer 1 (1-6) (€68181- €107,959 per annum) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. How to Apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application. Applicants must have at least 6 years of experience with GNU/Linux. Applicants should clearly address this experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application. Applicants must have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Applicants should clearly address this experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application. An understanding of designing and implementing complex, highly-available IT clusters is essential. The applicant should give examples of involvement in this activity and what the applicant learned from the process. Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems. Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 15th November 2024 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal 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 click apply to view the job description for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to 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 whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Irelands 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.