Senior Specialist IT Systems Development Technician - NPG Cyber Range Project

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Senior Specialist IT Systems Development Technician - NPG Cyber Range Project
£39,162-£44,052 per annum (pro rata)

Fixed term until 30th September 2027

About the Role
To manage, design, install and configure a cyber range at NTU for the Northern PowerGrid (NPG) Cyber Range project awarded to NTU. Provide technical specialist knowledge and expertise and support academic colleagues, PGR students in adopting state-of-the-art technologies and techniques into their research practice by undertaking project work to analyse problems and develop novel solutions to meet specific technical requirements. [SR1] The role will have a significant and direct impact on the success of this high value and complex project which has both internal and external stakeholders.

Interviews w/c: 13/04/2026

About Us
The Department of Computer Science resides within the School of Science and Technology on the Clifton Campus of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), and there are excellent collaborative opportunities with colleagues in other departments and research centres. Currently, the department comprises 70 academic staff and ~25 PhD research students, as well as large undergraduate and taught postgraduate cohorts. The department provides researchers with an exciting environment for undertaking high-quality, interdisciplinary work.

Our Department of Computer Science combines internationally significant research with an outstanding record for teaching excellence. Our state-of-the-art facilities and career-focused approach to course design provide the right conditions for students to excel in their chosen fields. The department has research strengths in Interactive Systems, Computational Intelligence, Pervasive Computing, and Cybersecurity, with active research groups breaking new ground in these fields. For more details about our research, please check the Computing and Informatics Research Centre's (CIRC) website.

About Us
The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

Our Department of Computer Science combines internationally-significant research with an outstanding record for teaching excellence. Our state-of-the-art facilities and career-focused approach to course design provide the right conditions for students to excel in their chosen fields.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Tawfik Al-Hadhrami (Senior Lecturer), Email: tawfik.al-hadhrami@ntu.ac.uk

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more...Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.