HPC (Linux) Administrator

HPC (Linux) Administrator

Up to £45,000 + Benefits

Fully Remote post training 

Since 2002, our client has been a leading supplier of Unix and Linux high-performance computing solutions for higher education, research, and industry sectors across the UK & Ireland. They offer tailored hardware, software, and services to cater to the most challenging HPC, Storage, Cloud, and AI demands. Boasting in-house professional services and top-tier partnerships, they guide their clientele seamlessly from the initial idea to the delivery of turn-key HPC, Storage, Cloud, and AI solutions.

The Role:

As a Virtual HPC Administrator (VHPCA), your main responsibility is providing proactive managed services support provision to all entitled customers in line with purchased service level agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive Managed Services support to entitled customers in line with purchased service level agreements, adhering to best practices and vendor requirements.
• Support external customer environments as well as internal customer environments.
• Adhere to safety protocols and agreed-upon risk assessments and method statements.
• Attend customer sites as required.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across various departments including Sales, Presales, Operations, Project Management, Deployment, and Support.
• Maintain accessibility via email, telephone, and instant messaging during work hours.
• Present a professional demeanor while performing your scope of work.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of out-of-office alerts and work calendars.
• Provide regular progress updates to Operations & Project Management.
• Adhere to ISO9001 processes.

Personal Specification:

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration.
• Strong scripting skills in BASH/Python.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools, source code management, networking (TCP/IP), monitoring tools, virtualization, and containerization.
• Basic Windows administration skills.

Progression Opportunities:

Our client is a rapidly growing business, therefore, they support employees who show an interest or flair for specialties within technology fields. Opportunities for progression into senior roles within the Storage team or other departments are available for individuals showing exceptional skills and dedication.

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme with company & personal contribution options.
• Corporate Health Scheme including BUPA and Westfield Health.
• Life cover and critical illness cover.
• Comprehensive training opportunities.
• 25 working days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme.
• 5% annual bonus based on personal & company performance.

Join our client's team and be part of their dynamic and growing company, where your contributions are valued and opportunities for advancement are available for those who seize them.