Associate Director, Research and Computing Operations

Location: City of Edinburgh
* Strong communication skills
* Stakeholder management
* Team collaboration
* Conflict resolution
* Customer service orientation
* Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
* Technical leadership
* Project management
* Mentoring and knowledge transfer
* Change management
* Strategic thinking
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
* 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
* Experience with high-performance computing environments
* Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
* Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
* Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
* Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
* Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
* Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
* Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
* Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
* Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
* Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
* Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
* Experience with WEKA storage systems
* Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
* Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
* Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Experience with infrastructure automation tools
* Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
* Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
* ITIL certification
* Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
* Experience with GxP compliance
* Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
* Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
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