Linux Systems & Research HPC Engineer

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford in Oxford is seeking an experienced Linux & Research Computing Officer to join the IT team. The role is hands-on, focusing on Linux systems administration, automation, and high-performance computing for world-leading physics research.

You will administer a substantial Linux estate, develop tooling for researchers, and ensure systems are secure, reliable and responsive to the needs of the research community. Strong scripting and programming skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux systems in complex, networked environments.
• Strong programming or scripting skills and the ability to develop clean automation.
• Ability to design and maintain scalable automation and tooling for researchers.

Responsibilities

• Administer, develop and enhance the Linux estate supporting researchers.
• Provide HPC and research computing infrastructure for Particle Physics within the department.
• Develop automation and tooling to improve system reliability, security and performance.
• Collaborate with researchers to meet their computing needs and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Scripting

Automation tooling

Python

Tools

Bash

Python

Job description

University of Oxford in Oxford is seeking an experienced Linux & Research Computing Officer to join the IT team. The role is hands-on, focusing on Linux systems administration, automation, and high-performance computing for world-leading physics research.

You will administer a substantial Linux estate, develop tooling for researchers, and ensure systems are secure, reliable and responsive to the needs of the research community. Strong scripting and programming skills are essential.