HPC System Administrator

Lenovo; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an HPC System Administrator to support high-performance computing environments. This permanent role in the UK focuses on remote work with occasional on-site visits. The ideal candidate should have strong Linux and HPC skills, customer service experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in an international team. The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional development and working with cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

International collaboration

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Linux system administration.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and monitoring HPC systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and manage HPC data center infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
• Serve as the customer’s Single Point of Contact for technical support.

Skills

Linux system administration

HPC environments

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

Job Overview

Lenovo is seeking an HPC System Administrator to join our Professional Services team, supporting high‑performance computing (HPC) environments for leading research and enterprise customers. This permanent role is open in both Romania and the UK, with a primary focus on remote work and occasional on‑site visits (approximately once per month). The ideal candidate will have strong Linux and HPC skills, a customer‑focused mindset, and the flexibility to participate in a weekend standby rotation (standard business hours, compensated). The position offers a hybrid work model, international collaboration, and the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and manage the physical and virtual infrastructure of HPC data centers, ensuring reliability and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues, including OS management and upgrades.
• Serve as the customer’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for technical support, providing timely responses and solutions.
• Perform daily system administration tasks, including user access management and defect resolution.
• Implement and support HPC solutions at customer sites, covering server, storage, network, OS, and cluster management software.
• Collaborate with vendors, internal teams, and customer stakeholders to design, implement, and upgrade services.
• Participate in a weekend standby rotation (standard business hours, approximately 12 weekends per month, compensated).
• Maintain and update system documentation, monthly reporting, and contribute to service reviews and knowledge sharing. Report to the Solutions Services Group (SSG) organization structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2+ years of experience in Linux system administration (e.g., SUSE, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and HPC environments.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, monitoring, and supporting HPC systems and data center infrastructure.
• Experience with tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and cluster management software is highly desirable.
• Strong customer service skills, including written and verbal communication in English (mandatory); additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, international team environment.
• Flexibility to participate in a weekend standby rotation and occasional on‑site visits.
• Commitment to continuous learning, documentation, and contributing to a diverse, inclusive workplace.