COSMA HPC Operations Lead — Systems & Automation

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in the North East is seeking a dedicated professional to operate and develop its High Performance Computing system. The successful applicant will provide expert support, optimize computational workloads, and work with advanced computing technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. This role offers training opportunities and is fixed term for 2 years, with potential for extension. Flexible working arrangements are also available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Attendance at conferences

Qualifications

• Experience in operating High Performance Computing systems.
• Ability to support innovative research and development projects.
• Experience in system administration of HPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and develop the COSMA HPC system.
• Provide expert user support and ensure smooth operations.
• Liaise with researchers to optimize computational codes.

Skills

Strong scripting skills in Bash

Proficiency in Python

Experience with OpenStack

Knowledge of Ansible

Familiarity with Docker

Familiarity with Kubernetes

Job description

A leading UK university in the North East is seeking a dedicated professional to operate and develop its High Performance Computing system. The successful applicant will provide expert support, optimize computational workloads, and work with advanced computing technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. This role offers training opportunities and is fixed term for 2 years, with potential for extension. Flexible working arrangements are also available.