Linux RHEL HPC Systems Administrator Engineer Hertfordshire

A leading IT Consultancy is seeking a Linux RHEL HPC Administrator Engineer on a contract basis.

You will be needed onsite in Stevenage twice a week.

Linux RHEL HPC Systems Administrator Engineer with minimum 10 years of enterprise IT experience to manage and support our critical Linux-based infrastructure

This role is critical for managing and supporting our advanced computing environments, which are pivotal to scientific research and high-performance computing (HPC) initiatives.

The position requires hands-on expertise with high-end Workstation hardware and scientific applications, as well as a strong background in HPC techniques, including clustering and workload management with tools like Slurm.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8 & 9) and have experience with scientific and high-performance computing environments, and will also have excellent stakeholder relationship skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to various stakeholders, ensuring our scientists receive top-tier in-person support onsite.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Expertise:
• Minimum 10 years of enterprise IT experience with extensive hands-on expertise in RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), specifically RHEL 8 & 9.
• Proven experience with high-end Workstation hardware setups and scientific application support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific computing and experience in high performance compute environments, including experience with Slurm and clustering, is highly desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software issues.