Senior Linux Engineer – HPC

Ascent People Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company seeks a Senior Linux Engineer specializing in HPC systems. The role involves overseeing HPC clusters, automating processes, and ensuring supercomputing availability. Ideal candidates will possess strong Linux/Unix skills and a deep understanding of automation technologies, alongside critical soft skills.

Benefits

Bonus

Gym

Pension

Onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Qualifications

• Expertise in Linux/Unix and automation/DevOps skills required.
• Knowledge of HPC hardware and systems.
• Experience with Cloud platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage HPC clusters and automate system configurations.
• Ensure high availability of supercomputing environments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for IT systems.

Skills

Linux/Unix Systems Administration

Automation/DevOps

HPC knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Cloud platforms

Docker

Job description

Senior Linux Engineer – HPC

Location:

South East

Industry:

IT

Salary:

£65,000 - £85,000 per annum + Bonus, Gym, Pension

Posted:

05/02/2025

Description

We are seeking a Senior Linux Engineer with expertise in HPC Systems, Redhat, SuSe, HP-UX, UNIX, AIX, DevOps, and Automation for Infrastructure Engineering and High-Performance Computing. The role involves managing HPC clusters, automating system configurations, and ensuring high availability of supercomputing environments.

Key responsibilities include:

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

Qualifications and skills required:

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

Experience with Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) or containers (Docker) is a plus but not mandatory.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. Teamwork and understanding of business objectives are essential. Flexibility in working hours and approach is required. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and industry experts in a dynamic environment.

Salary & Benefits: Up to £85,000 base (flexible), Bonus + Benefits. Onsite parking, canteen, and gym facilities. Easily accessible from Banbury, Northampton, and Milton Keynes.

We welcome candidates of all ages and backgrounds. Ascent People acts as an Employment Agency.

Contact

Jo Bevington

Recruiter

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Email: [e-mail]

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