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Two positions as IT System Operations Engineers
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Hansine Hansens veg 18, 9019 TROMSØ
18. november 2025
UT
Two positions as IT System Operations Engineers
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
TROMSØ
18. november 2025
Om stillingen
In the Department of IT at UiT the Arctic University of Norway, there are two permanent 100% positions available as IT System Operations Engineer in a newly established Section for research services and infrastructure. The new section will be operational from January 1st 2026.
The Section for Digital Research Services and Infrastructure is one of 4 sections in the Department of IT. The section will be responsible for the operation, user support and development of services for high-performance computing – including access to national resources and local support for researchers. Furthermore, it will also be responsible for the operation and maintenance of operating systems and applications for servers and systems, both locally and in the cloud, as well as the operation and maintenance of information and data both locally and in the cloud.
The section is also responsible for client and core networks, network-related services, monitoring and logging, as well as operation and maintenance of data centers. The section consists of about 40 employees, and has three service teams: High-Performance Computing and AI, Research Platform, and Infrastructure. These positions will be associated with the Infrastructure service team.
The place of work will be at one of UiTs campuses in Alta, Harstad, Narvik or Tromsø. Please specify in your application which campus you wish to work at.
The positions are part of UiT's ongoing work to improve and secure the operating environment. The Department of IT supports several services based on on-premises and cloud-based platforms. The tasks of the positions will be:
The positions will be part of a team for operational server operations that is responsible for developing a comprehensive infrastructure service in line with the institution's needs.
Required qualifications
The following qualifications or experience will be seen as an advantage
In the assessment of the applicants, emphasis is placed on motivation and personal suitability. Furthermore, agility, the ability to take initiative, professional commitment, curiosity about new technology and good collaboration skills will also be emphasized.
The salaries for the positions are paid in accordance with the pay scale for state employees code 1085 department engineer or code 1087 senior engineer, depending on qualifications. There is a 2% deduction for contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. As a state employee, you have one of the best pension schemes availiable. For more information see: spk.no.
The application must be submitted electronically via www.jobbnorge.no, and shall include:
All documentation has to be in English or a Scandinavian language.
UiT The Arctic University i Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity is a strength and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.
If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.
The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.
In Finnmark county they currently have an arrangement which allows you to have parts of your loan at the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund remitted.
More information about moving to Norway and working at UiT: https://en.uit.no/staffmobility
A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.
UiT will emphasize making the necessary adaptations to the working conditions for employees with reduced functional ability. Questions can be directed to the contact person for the position.
According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
Om bedriften
UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a multi-campus comprehensive university at the international forefront. Our vision is to be a driving force for developing the High North. The Northern Sami notion eallju, which means eagerness to work, sets the tone for this motive power at UiT. Along with students, staff and the wider community, we aim to utilise our location in Northern Norway and Sápmi, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio and interdisciplinary advantage to shape the future.
Our social mission is to provide research-based education of high quality, perform artistic development and carry out research of the highest international quality standards in the entire range from basic to applied. We will convey knowledge about disciplines and contribute to innovation. Our social mission unites UiT across various studies, research fields and large geographical distances. This demands good cooperation with trade and industry and civil society as well as with international partners. We will strengthen knowledge-based and sustainable development at a regional, national and international level.
Academic freedom and scientific and ethical principles form the basis for all UiT’s activities. Participation, co-determination, transparency and good processes will provide the decision-making basis we need to make wise and far-sighted priorities. Our students and staff will have the opportunity to develop their abilities and potential. Founded on academic integrity, we will be courageous, committed and generous in close contact with disciplines, people and contemporary developments.
We will demonstrate adaptability and seek good and purposeful utilisation of resources, so we are ready to meet the expectations and opportunities of the future. We will strengthen the quality and impact of our disciplines and core tasks through the following three strategic priority areas.
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Two positions as IT System Operations Engineers
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Type engasjement
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In the Department of IT at UiT the Arctic University of Norway, there are two permanent 100% positions available as IT System Operations Engineer in a newly established Section for research services and infrastructure. The new section will be operational from January 1st 2026.
The Section for Digital Research Services and Infrastructure is one of 4 sections in the Department of IT. The section will be responsible for the operation, user support and development of services for high-performance computing – including access to national resources and local support for researchers. Furthermore, it will also be responsible for the operation and maintenance of operating systems and applications for servers and systems, both locally and in the cloud, as well as the operation and maintenance of information and data both locally and in the cloud.
The section is also responsible for client and core networks, network-related services, monitoring and logging, as well as operation and maintenance of data centers. The section consists of about 40 employees, and has three service teams: High-Performance Computing and AI, Research Platform, and Infrastructure. These positions will be associated with the Infrastructure service team.
The place of work will be at one of UiTs campuses in Alta, Harstad, Narvik or Tromsø. Please specify in your application which campus you wish to work at.
The positions are part of UiT's ongoing work to improve and secure the operating environment. The Department of IT supports several services based on on-premises and cloud-based platforms. The tasks of the positions will be:
The positions will be part of a team for operational server operations that is responsible for developing a comprehensive infrastructure service in line with the institution's needs.
Required qualifications
The following qualifications or experience will be seen as an advantage
In the assessment of the applicants, emphasis is placed on motivation and personal suitability. Furthermore, agility, the ability to take initiative, professional commitment, curiosity about new technology and good collaboration skills will also be emphasized.
The salaries for the positions are paid in accordance with the pay scale for state employees code 1085 department engineer or code 1087 senior engineer, depending on qualifications. There is a 2% deduction for contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. As a state employee, you have one of the best pension schemes availiable. For more information see: spk.no.
The application must be submitted electronically via www.jobbnorge.no, and shall include:
All documentation has to be in English or a Scandinavian language.
UiT The Arctic University i Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity is a strength and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.
If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.
The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.
In Finnmark county they currently have an arrangement which allows you to have parts of your loan at the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund remitted.
More information about moving to Norway and working at UiT: https://en.uit.no/staffmobility
A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.
UiT will emphasize making the necessary adaptations to the working conditions for employees with reduced functional ability. Questions can be directed to the contact person for the position.
According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
Relaterte stillinger
Om bedriften
UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a multi-campus comprehensive university at the international forefront. Our vision is to be a driving force for developing the High North. The Northern Sami notion eallju, which means eagerness to work, sets the tone for this motive power at UiT. Along with students, staff and the wider community, we aim to utilise our location in Northern Norway and Sápmi, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio and interdisciplinary advantage to shape the future.
Our social mission is to provide research-based education of high quality, perform artistic development and carry out research of the highest international quality standards in the entire range from basic to applied. We will convey knowledge about disciplines and contribute to innovation. Our social mission unites UiT across various studies, research fields and large geographical distances. This demands good cooperation with trade and industry and civil society as well as with international partners. We will strengthen knowledge-based and sustainable development at a regional, national and international level.
Academic freedom and scientific and ethical principles form the basis for all UiT’s activities. Participation, co-determination, transparency and good processes will provide the decision-making basis we need to make wise and far-sighted priorities. Our students and staff will have the opportunity to develop their abilities and potential. Founded on academic integrity, we will be courageous, committed and generous in close contact with disciplines, people and contemporary developments.
We will demonstrate adaptability and seek good and purposeful utilisation of resources, so we are ready to meet the expectations and opportunities of the future. We will strengthen the quality and impact of our disciplines and core tasks through the following three strategic priority areas.
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