Senior HPC Engineer (Linux | Slurm | HPC Infra)

Amentum; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programme

Professional development support

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced HPC Engineer to support a Linux-based high-performance computing environment in the UK. You will be a key contributor to maintaining and evolving our HPC infrastructure, ensuring secure and efficient operation.

The role requires strong Linux administration, scripting skills, and a willingness to learn Slurm, xCAT, and Ansible. Collaboration and independent working are essential, with on-site work five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years' experience working on Linux IT related systems.
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Python).

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for RHEL Linux systems and applications.
• Diagnose and repair physical faults and issues within these systems.
• Troubleshoot software/OS problems and implement fixes or guidance.
• Investigate and implement requests for change (e.g., new software or config changes).
• Ensure applications do not pose security threats to the system.
• Monitor performance using scripts and a monitoring server; produce reports.
• Write and update documentation for end users and admins.
• Assist in design and implementation of new HPC systems.

Skills

Linux admin

Shell scripting

Python

Security awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slurm

xCAT

Ansible

Git

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced HPC Engineer to support a Linux-based high-performance computing environment in the UK. You will be a key contributor to maintaining and evolving our HPC infrastructure, ensuring secure and efficient operation.

The role requires strong Linux administration, scripting skills, and a willingness to learn Slurm, xCAT, and Ansible. Collaboration and independent working are essential, with on-site work five days a week.