HPC Engineer – Linux

Ascent People Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT sector is seeking an HPC Engineer specializing in Linux and automation. This role calls for an individual with strong expertise in high-performance computing and a proactive approach to system management. You will be responsible for supporting HPC servers and implementing automation tasks in an advanced technical environment, making significant contributions to continuous improvement and innovation. The position offers a competitive salary package and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Bonus

Free parking

Onsite canteen

Gym access

Qualifications

• Expertise in Linux/Unix required.
• Automation/DevOps skills such as Ansible are beneficial.
• Knowledge of HPC hardware and clusters necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support HPC servers and manage Linux tasks.
• Work with HPC clusters to ensure high availability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for IT systems.

Skills

Linux

Unix

Automation

DevOps

Job description

HPC Engineer – Linux

Location: South East

Industry: IT

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + Bonus, Gym, Pension

Posted: 06/01/2025

Description

We are seeking an HPC Systems Engineer with expertise in Linux, Red Hat, SuSe, HP-UX, UNIX, AIX, DevOps, and Automation. This role involves infrastructure engineering, high-performance computing, grid computing, and supercomputers, with a salary up to 65K + benefits.

Responsibilities include supporting HPC servers, managing Linux and automation/DevOps tasks, and working with HPC clusters to ensure high availability. The ideal candidate will have experience in project leadership, system diagnosis, and resolution within HPC environments.

If you are interested in transitioning into HPC and have a strong Linux and automation background, our client is open to discussing opportunities with engineers eager to learn and grow in this field.

Key responsibilities:

• Linux/Unix Systems Administration
• HPC Administration
• Backup, archive, and retrieval for PLM / CAE / CFD systems
• Evaluating emerging technologies for IT systems
• Cluster and workstation health reporting
• Supporting major IT changes

Requirements:

• Expertise in Linux/Unix
• Automation/DevOps skills (e.g., Ansible)
• Knowledge of HPC hardware, clusters, storage, and archiving
• Understanding of process virtualization

Additional skills such as cloud (Azure/AWS) or containerization (Docker) are a plus but not mandatory. The role demands attention to detail, deadlines, teamwork, and a proactive approach. Flexibility in working hours is required.

Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, free parking, onsite canteen and gym, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and industry experts. Easily accessible from Banbury, Northampton, and Milton Keynes.

We welcome candidates of all ages and backgrounds. Ascent People acts as an employment agency.

Jo Bevington

Recruiter: Jo Bevington

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