HPC & Cloud Linux Systems Engineer for Science Computing

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental research institute is seeking an IT Science Computing Engineer to enhance scientific discovery through reliable high-performance computing infrastructure. This role involves supporting Linux systems, automating processes with Ansible, and delivering robust solutions. Candidates should possess relevant IT qualifications, Linux experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, a comprehensive benefits package, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Christmas closure

10% employer pension contribution

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Peer reward and recognition scheme

Dental insurance

24-hour support for health or financial issues

Qualifications

• Routine maintenance and monitoring - patch management, configuration coding, system hardening, auditing.
• Providing crucial support for production Linux systems across various distributions.
• Confidence in server and storage management within a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing development and support of reliable, high-performance scientific computing infrastructure.
• Drive improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability within an evolving operational environment.
• Implement Ansible automation and support DevOps.

Skills

Experience working in Linux environments

Solid experience in configuration management systems

Experience in project delivery

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Experience with container technologies

Experience with high-performance computing (HPC)

Education

Relevant work experience or degree in IT-related subject

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

Ceph

Proxmox

Job description

An environmental research institute is seeking an IT Science Computing Engineer to enhance scientific discovery through reliable high-performance computing infrastructure. This role involves supporting Linux systems, automating processes with Ansible, and delivering robust solutions. Candidates should possess relevant IT qualifications, Linux experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, a comprehensive benefits package, and an inclusive workplace culture.