Tate Recruitment
Senior Research Infrastructure Analyst
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior 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 Senior Research Infrastructure Engineer to play a key role in the development and delivery of advanced research computing services.
This is an opportunity to work closely with researchers, technical teams, and senior stakeholders, helping shape the future direction of research infrastructure while supporting projects across high performance computing, AI, and data-intensive research.
The Role
As a Senior Research Infrastructure Engineer, you'll combine hands-on technical expertise with technical leadership, ensuring the ongoing delivery, development, and improvement of critical research platforms.
You'll act as a subject matter expert within your area of specialism, leading technical initiatives, influencing infrastructure strategy, and helping researchers make the most of available technologies.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining large-scale research computing infrastructure
- Supporting HPC, AI, and data-intensive workloads
- Managing enterprise storage and associated services
- Leading the investigation and resolution of complex technical issues
- Working closely with researchers to understand requirements and develop effective solutions
- Contributing to infrastructure design, roadmaps, and future platform development
- Leading technical workstreams and small project teams when required
- Producing technical documentation, guidance, and training materials
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external technology partners
- Contributing to research and funding initiatives where appropriate
About You
We're keen to speak with experienced infrastructure professionals who have a strong background in complex technical environments and enjoy working closely with a research community.
You'll bring significant experience across at least two of the following areas, with deep expertise in one:
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- High Performance Computing (HPC)
- Linux systems administration
- Enterprise storage platforms
- High performance networking
- Interactive computing environments
- GPU-enabled infrastructure
- Scientific or research computing
You'll also have experience:
- Leading technical projects or workstreams
- Solving complex infrastructure challenges
- Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Producing technical documentation and delivering training
- Translating user requirements into scalable technical solutions
Desirable Experience
- Research, scientific, or higher education environments
- Infrastructure design and architecture
- DevOps practices and automation
- Infrastructure as Code technologies
- AI and machine learning infrastructure
- Grant-funded projects or bid contributions
- Line management or project leadership experience
- PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualifications
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills