HPC Engineer (Linux) - Sussex, Onsite
Summary
Senior Linux/HPC engineer designs, deploys and optimizes enterprise-scale high-performance compute clusters and Linux infrastructure, using automation and containerization tools.
HPC Engineer (Linux) - Sussex, Onsite
£75,000-£85,000
Our ambitious and technology-driven client is seeking a Senior HPC Engineer to join a high-performing global infrastructure and platform team supporting enterprise-scale HPC and Linux environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Linux/HPC Engineer looking to work on complex infrastructure projects, emerging technologies, and next-generation compute platforms within a fast-paced technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as senior escalation point for complex Linux and HPC issues
- Lead deployments of new infrastructure and compute platforms
- Deliver technical projects from planning through to implementation and handover
- Evaluate and pilot new technologies and platform improvements
- Optimise Linux environments for performance, scalability, and availability
- Support automation and configuration management initiatives
- Work closely with global teams on upgrades and infrastructure enhancements
- Maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures
- Participate in on-call support rota and continuous service improvement activities
- Mentor junior team members and communicate technical solutions to stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years Linux Systems Administration experience, ideally within HPC environments
- Strong commercial experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet or GitLab
- Containerisation experience including Docker and orchestration technologies
- Scripting experience with Bash, Python or Perl
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing technical projects and working within ITSM environments
Desirable Skills
- Kubernetes, OpenStack or CI/CD tooling experience
- Cloud infrastructure and virtualisation exposure
- Knowledge of GPUs, RAID technologies, and HPC clustering
- Relevant Linux or ITIL certifications
Package
- Annual bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Private medical and dental options
- Life assurance and income protection
- Flexible benefits platform and wellbeing support