Senior HPC Systems Administrator (Scientific Computing)

IT International Mobility; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MoOngy, a multinational group in Engineering and IT, is looking for a Senior HPC Systems Administrator to join our team in Madrid. You will administer and optimize HPC infrastructure, manage Linux environments, and develop automation scripts to support scientific computing activities.

The role requires strong Linux administration skills, experience with RedHat/CentOS, Bash/Python scripting, and hands-on work with Slurm.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• Expertise with RedHat/CentOS or similar distributions.
• Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience with HPC Workload Managers, particularly Slurm.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to work in collaborative and international environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize HPC infrastructure.
• Manage Linux-based environments (RedHat, CentOS, and related distributions).
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or similar technologies.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot HPC workload management systems, such as Slurm.
• Ensure system availability, performance, security, and scalability.
• Support users and scientific/engineering teams in HPC-related activities.
• Participate in infrastructure improvements and capacity planning initiatives.

Skills

Linux System Administration

RedHat/CentOS

Scripting: Bash/Python

HPC Workload Manager: Slurm

Job description

Founded in 2005, MoOngy is an international group specialized in Engineering and IT, operating across Europe and North Africa.

With a presence in 14 countries, more than 40 entities, and 9,500 talents, we continue to grow every day thanks to one simple thing: people who are genuinely passionate about technology and innovation.

The Role: Senior HPC Systems Administrator (Scientific Computing)

Location: Community of Madrid, Spain

We are looking for a Senior HPC Systems Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in High Performance Computing (HPC) environments, Linux administration, automation, and workload management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize HPC infrastructure.
• Manage Linux-based environments (RedHat, CentOS, and related distributions).
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or similar technologies.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot HPC workload management systems, such as Slurm.
• Ensure system availability, performance, security, and scalability.
• Support users and scientific/engineering teams in HPC-related activities.
• Participate in infrastructure improvements and capacity planning initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• Expertise with RedHat, CentOS, or similar Linux distributions.
• Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience with HPC Workload Managers, particularly Slurm.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to work in collaborative and international environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with scientific computing or research environments.
• Knowledge of cluster administration and distributed computing.
• Familiarity with monitoring, automation, and infrastructure management tools.

Moongy:

• Innovation & Impact:Play a central role in driving the future through creative solutions
• Continuous learning: Trainings, certifications, and structured career growth.
• Team spirit: An international community where collaboration means something.
• Diversity & inclusion: At MoOngy, everyone belongs - no fine print.

Diversity & Inclusion

At MoOngy Group, we are committed to equality and diversity. We foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone has equal opportunities.

We do not discriminate based on age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any criterion unrelated to skills and merit.