3389126CM-R - Azure Infrastructure Engineer
| Company: | University of Southampton |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,369 to £45,641 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Southampton, SO17 1BJ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Nov 2026 |
Summary
The Clinical Informatics Research Unit (CIRU), based within Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and part of the CRUK Clinical Centre, is seeking an Azure Infrastructure Engineer to support the development and operation of its Secure Data Environment (SDE). This role sits within a growing multidisciplinary team and will involve working closely with a small group of engineers and researchers to deliver secure, scalable cloud infrastructure that enables safe access to sensitive healthcare and research data.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft Azure-based infrastructure, ensuring that the SDE meets stringent security, governance, and compliance requirements associated with clinical research. The role requires experience with cloud platforms, infrastructure as code, and modern DevOps practices, alongside an understanding of networking, monitoring, and system reliability. Experience or interest in the clinical trials or healthcare domain, including the use of informatics and IT to support research, will be highly beneficial.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in medical research while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, creativity, and a genuine interest in applying technology to improve healthcare outcomes, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
The University of Southampton offers excellent career development and training opportunities as well as a generous holiday allowance (30 days) including bank holidays (8 days) and paid closure days (6 days).
The University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay and pension scheme membership and excellent family leave arrangements.
If you would like to discuss the job with a member of the CIRU team please contact Lawrence Surey on ciru@soton.ac.uk
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
Essential requirements
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/3389126CM-R
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