Head Engineer/Staff Engineer IT operations

Department of Computer Science is looking for an Engineer for IT operations

The Department of Computer Science is looking for an Engineer for IT operations, to a temporary position with immediate commencement until October 31, 2025 . The department is one of five departments under the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, at OsloMet. The department has extensive teaching and research activities, with a strong focus on a combination of high academic quality and industrial relevance. The work will be related to student support and facilitation of the department's core activities through planning, roll-out, maintenance and operation of its digital services. Assignment activities and completion of laboratory exercises, as well as supervision of students, will be included as main work tasks.

The person who is appointed will be given exciting work tasks, such as testing of new technologies, hardware and software, have extensive collaboration with teaching staff and regular contact with students and any external clients. There are also good opportunities for active participation in research projects and teaching for those who wish. Read more about the department https://www.oslomet.no/om/tkd/it

Your work tasks will mainly be

• solution manager for the department's own cloud portfolio (we use OpenStack)
• support students' and employees' use of new technology through the development and maintenance of documentation
• work related to procurement for teaching, student projects and research projects, including assisting with estimation and development of requirements specifications
• maintenance, ensure availability, use and procurement of hardware that falls outside the existing procurement processes
• assist with support for users of the department's own digital services, carry out continuous monitoring and maintenance of the department's own digital services and plan future upgrades or new technological focus areas
• contribute to OsloMet's ongoing digitization process by being a driving force for new technology to be used
• conduct coordination meetings with relevant professional resources both internally in the department, and with other relevant departments

We are looking for applicants who have

• minimum Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject area (information technology, systems development, computer science/engineering, computer security, or related fields).
• good programming skills (eg Python, Java, JavaScript, C / C ++)
• good knowledge of linux, networking, data security, cloud-based services, DevOps, system planning, documentation, configuration and error handling
• experience with automation and product development within self-service and cloud services
• proficiency in both written and spoken Norwegian or another Scandinavian language
• proficiency in both written and spoken English

Applicants who do not have adequate proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, shall be offered Norwegian courses, and must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years of appointment. 

It is an advantage if you have

• experience from teaching / supervising students
• knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher, or other container management and orchestration tools
• practical skills in the relevant subject area
• competence in purchasing processes

We are looking for applicants who

• has the ability to work independently, but also in teams with other Engineers and teaching staff
• has the ability to take responsibility for planning and carrying out the required tasks
• has good collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to explain complicated things in a simple way
• is flexible and willing to learn and further develop new skills in line with professional and technological development.

Personal suitability will be emphasised.

It is important to OsloMet to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavours to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to make adaptations to the workplace where required. You are also welcome to apply for a position with us if you have had periods where you have not been in employment, education or training.

We can offer you

• an exciting job at Norway's third largest and most urban university
• opportunities for professional development in a strong professional environment
• a dynamic work environment and active research groups
• loan and pension conditions in the Government Pension Fund
• flexible working hours and good welfare schemes

You must upload certificates and all aspects of diplomas. The documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Translations must be authorized. Original documents and valid passport must be presented if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet performs document inspections to give you as a candidate a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. 

If you have documents that can’t be uploaded electronically, please contact hrtkd@oslomet.no. 

Other information

If you would like more information about the position, feel free to contact:

• Head of Group, Boning Feng, telephone number +47 67 23 87 14

Salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for Norwegian state employees and OsloMet’s salary policy in 1085 Staff Engineer, in salary grade 44 – 52 (equivalent of NOK 487 800-565 900 per year), or 1087 Head Engineer, in salary grade 53 - 60 (equivalent of NOK 540 500-667 700 per year) , depending on the competence. A higher wage may be considered for particularly well qualified applicants. Two per cent of your wages will be saved in The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) your name may be published on the public applicant list even if you have requested non-disclosure. You will in this case be contacted before your name is published.

If you would like to apply for the position, you must do so electronically through out recruitment system. 

Application deadline: 20.10.2024

Ref: 24/25155