HPCVDI Engineer ( High-Performance Computing VDI )

Shashwath Solution; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Shashwath Solution is seeking an experienced Linux and HPC administrator to manage Linux setups, HPC clusters, and VMware environments. You will install, monitor, troubleshoot, and patch systems while handling outages to minimize downtime.

Strong scripting and networking skills are essential, with expertise in InfiniBand and 10/40 GbE. VMware ESXi/vCenter and Horizon experience is preferred, and collaboration across teams is expected in a 24x7 rotation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise with Linux system administration, including OS, networking, storage, and security.
• Experience with HPCs and large Linux clusters is required.
• Familiarity with virtualization ecosystems (VMware) and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Manage Linux setup and HPC clusters, including hardware, software, networking, accounts, and security.
• Diagnose and correct system issues to maintain performance and uptime.
• Minimize downtime by reinstating system integrity after outages.
• Triage user tickets related to infrastructure and respond promptly.
• Track resource usage with monitoring and queuing software.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for knowledge management.
• Patch firmware and software as needed to keep systems secure.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure reliable operations.

Skills

Linux system administration

HPC/cluster management

Networking (InfiniBand, 10/40 GbE)

Storage management

Scripting basics

VMware Horizon (preferred)

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Troubleshooting

Documentation & KM

Tools

VMware ESXi

VMware vCenter

VMware Horizon

File Catalyst

Job description

8+ years of experience in managing Linux setup.

4+ years of Experience in HPC/ Linux clusters.

Install, administer, and maintain hardware, system software, networking, accounts, and security measures on VMWare configuration.

Diagnose and correct system issues, whether these be issues with correct operation or performance.

Reinstate integrity of system as quickly as possible following an outage in order to minimize downtime.

Triage and solve user-submitted tickets, especially when they relate to the infrastructure.

Track resource usage using monitoring and queuing software.

Actively participate in Knowledge Management by creating new technical documents.

Patch system firmware and software as needed.

Peer assistance is an added trait.

What you need to bring:

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise with Linux system administration, including OS, networking, storage, and security.


• Expertise with high-speed networking such as InfiniBand and 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet.


• Expertise with high speed file transfer tools such as file catalyst


• Familiarity with large storage systems


• Some experience in scripting language


• Proven expertise in Hypervisor


• Knowledge of Horizon is preferred


• Experience with Linux clusters


• Troubleshooting Knowledge on ESXi and vCenter performance issues.


• Knowledge on Virtual Machine snapshots and VMware VDP


• Understanding of VMware Site Recovery Manager for disaster recovery

Business Skills:

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Interacting and collaborating across different technology teams within HPE.


• Must work towards achieving HPEs vision for our customers.


• Affinity and a thorough understanding of support processes defined within HPE.


• Ability to work in a 24x7 environment in rotation shifts


• Exhibit Customer First and Customer Last Attitude consistently.


• Ability to drive cases to closure and provide Case Summary.


• Demonstrate high level of technical & communication skills.


• Takes responsibility for end-to-end problem ownership and its solutions.