Scalable Systems - Team Lead

Defence iQ; Gosport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organisation in the IT sector as a Scalable Systems Team Lead at the Haslar Marine Technology Park. This full-time role involves leading a skilled team, optimising IT infrastructures, and delivering critical services. Ideal for candidates with strong Linux and HPC backgrounds, you will be at the forefront of technology and innovation in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan, Private Medical and Dental Insurance options

Employee discounts

Cycle to work and stock purchase schemes

On-site parking and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Configuring and optimising Linux-based HPC environments.
• Monitoring systems for performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers.
• Deploy and maintain HPC capabilities.
• Collaborate with IT and software teams.

Skills

Linux systems administration

High-performance computing (HPC)

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

Scripting languages (Bash, Python)

Job script optimisation

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Citrix

Job description

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Location: Haslar, Hampshire (Hybrid working available)

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Are you ready to help shape the future? This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, where cutting-edge technology meets real-world application. We are seeking a Scalable Systems Team Leader to join a forward-thinking organisation based at the Haslar Marine Technology Park. This role offers the chance to collaborate with some of the most talented minds in the industry while supporting vital engineering and IT services.

The Role

As Scalable Systems Team Leader, you will lead a skilled team responsible for implementing, operating, and maintaining scalable IT infrastructure, including high-performance computing (HPC) clusters. Your day-to-day work will involve optimising system performance, driving team capability, and delivering business-critical IT services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers in line with evolving business needs.
• Configure and optimise Linux-based HPC environments for performance, reliability, and security.
• Monitor systems to proactively identify and resolve performance issues.
• Deploy and maintain HPC capabilities to support engineering projects.
• Collaborate with IT and software teams to improve computing capability.
• Develop lifecycle and project planning for scalable systems.
• Support user communities with effective job queueing and scripting strategies.
• Contribute to investment, bid, and technical delivery activities.
  
  

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong background in Linux systems administration and HPC environments.
• Expertise in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix).
• Proven ability with queueing systems and job script optimisation.
• Familiarity with RDMA or low latency network technologies.
• Experience with Linux scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python).
• Ability to lead technical teams and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Basic knowledge of HPC programming languages for debugging support (e.g. Fortran, C, MPI).
  
  

Qualifications

A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline - or equivalent relevant experience.

We welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, provided you can demonstrate relevant skills and a willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of an organisation where innovation thrives, and collaboration is key. Our Haslar site features world-class marine testing facilities, including ocean basins, towing tanks, and rotating arms. You'll work in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning.

Benefits Include

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more days

Health Cash Plan, Private Medical and Dental Insurance options

Employee discounts (cinema, travel, restaurants, etc.)

Cycle to work and stock purchase schemes

On-site parking and wellbeing programmes

Volunteering and community engagement opportunities

Additional Information

This role requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum.

Applicants with existing security clearance may have it transferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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