High Performance Computing System administrator

Swediumglobal; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Swediumglobal is seeking a High Performance Computing System Administrator to support HPC operations. The role includes installation, management, and optimization of HPC systems, handling software applications like MATLAB and ANSYS, and ensuring IT security compliance. Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science or a related field, have strong Linux system administration skills, and be capable of effective communication in English. The position is based onsite in Västerås, Sweden.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field.
• General understanding of server hardware and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of IT security principles in server environments.
• Documented hands-on experience as a server or HPC operator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of the High Performance Computing (HPC) platform.
• Manage the lifecycle of the HPC platform and identify IT security risks.
• Install, test, and support new HPC applications and troubleshoot issues.
• Support users running and optimizing HPC applications.

Skills

Linux system administration via command line (CLI)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills in English

Documentation skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

High Performance Computing System Administrator

Swedium Global Services is the growing System Engineering and Solution Company, offering services such as Semiconductor Engineering R&D Services, Embedded Systems Development, Custom Application Software Development, Web and Cloud Application Development, Testing Services, Consultancy and Outsourcing services to clients across the globe for an onsite and offshore business model. Swedium Global has a presence in Sweden, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic and in India.

Location - Onsite, Sweden

Job Title - High Performance Computing System Administrator

Role and Responsibilities

These roles support the operation of the High Performance Computing (HPC) platform and software licensing infrastructure, serving researchers and R&D departments across multiple countries. The HPC environment runs advanced simulation applications including MATLAB and ANSYS. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with collaboration and teamwork abilities, are required for this position.

Proactively supporting the installation, management, maintenance, and optimization of the HPC hardware platform and services.

Identifying IT security risks, implementing mitigations, and managing the lifecycle of the HPC platform.

Installing, testing, and supporting new HPC applications such as ANSYS, COMSOL, and MATLAB, and troubleshooting service issues.

Supporting users in running and optimizing HPC applications and workloads.

Managing and optimizing the HPC software license pool, ensuring availability and compliance across the platform.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• General understanding of server hardware, data center environments, and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of IT security principles in server and infrastructure environments.
• Proficient with Linux system administration via command line (CLI).
• Strong documentation skills and ability to maintain operational procedures.
• Good communication skills in English
• Desirable: Documented hands-on experience as a server, infrastructure, or HPC operator or system administrator.