HPC Linux Systems Engineer - Automation & SLURM Expert

CGG Services (U.S.) Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CGG Services (U.S.) Inc. in Houston seeks an experienced Linux administrator to support HPC environments.

You will install, configure, and maintain Linux systems, manage storage and virtualization, and contribute to automation, security, and performance initiatives. You will work with cross‑functional teams, document procedures, participate in ITIL change control, mentor junior staff, and help optimize SLURM job queues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Linux administration experience, preferably in an HPC environment.
• Experience deploying and managing data storage systems (SAN/NAS/tape).
• Experience with automation/configuration management tools (Puppet, Chef, Salt, Ansible, GitLab).
• Familiarity with open-source tech and cloud services.
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration.
• Scripting in Bash, Python, or Perl; shell scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow ITIL change control procedures and maintain system stability.
• Knowledge of GPUs and HPC clustering tech (object storage, RAID).
• CCNA/CompTIA ITIL certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for systems and procedures.
• Install, configure, maintain, and repair Linux-based hardware and software.
• Participate in Change Management, ensuring changes are documented and reviewed.
• Organize upgrades, perform maintenance, and ensure security/privacy compliance.
• Provide expert support and mentoring to users and junior staff.
• Respond to tickets, troubleshoot issues, and resolve system problems.
• Monitor systems via performance monitoring and log analysis; proactive issue detection.
• Drive service improvements through automation and standardization.
• Configure and manage SLURM queues; support HPC environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT with business needs.

Skills

Linux administration

HPC environments

IT service management

Scripting (Bash, Python, Perl)

Docker and container orchestration

Cloud services

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

ITIL change management

GPU/HPC clustering knowledge

Networking basics

RAID/storage concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

CCNA / CompTIA Network+ / ITIL Foundation (plus)

Tools

Puppet

Chef

Salt

Ansible

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

SLURM

SAN/NAS storage management

Job description

CGG Services (U.S.) Inc. in Houston seeks an experienced Linux administrator to support HPC environments.

You will install, configure, and maintain Linux systems, manage storage and virtualization, and contribute to automation, security, and performance initiatives. You will work with cross‑functional teams, document procedures, participate in ITIL change control, mentor junior staff, and help optimize SLURM job queues.