Senior HPC & Systems Lead – Research IT

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a Systems and HPC Administrator to lead significant changes within its IT department. The role involves supporting High Performance Computing for research and maintaining core IT services. Candidates should have strong Linux skills and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving. A degree in a relevant science is desirable, but extensive HPC experience may substitute. This is an opportunity to contribute to world-leading research through innovative IT support.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings.
• Strong technical orientation for automation and troubleshooting.
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on HPC hardware lifecycle.
• Manage core IT services ensuring resilience and security.
• Collaborate on the IT roadmap for supporting research.

Skills

Linux administration

Automation with Ansible

Problem-solving skills

Good communication

Education

Degree in numerate science or equivalent experience

Tools

Slurm

InfiniBand

Job description

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a Systems and HPC Administrator to lead significant changes within its IT department. The role involves supporting High Performance Computing for research and maintaining core IT services. Candidates should have strong Linux skills and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving. A degree in a relevant science is desirable, but extensive HPC experience may substitute. This is an opportunity to contribute to world-leading research through innovative IT support.