Amentum
SeniorHPCEngineer
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“Senior HPC Engineer at Amentum. Skills: HPC, Linux, Scripting. Provide ongoing support for RHEL Linux systems. Diagnose and repair physical faults”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Sole UK National status due to Role and Client requirement, Ability to attain UKSV Security Clearance, Ability to work on site 5 days a week, No hybrid/remote working option
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field, At least 3 years’ experience working on Linux IT related systems, Knowledge of Linux system administration, Familiarity with at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Python), Interest in high-performance computing, willingness to learn Slurm, xCAT, and Ansible, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, Good communication skills, collaboration skills, Ability to work independently with mentorship, Ability to work as part of a team, Sole UK National status, Ability to attain UKSV Security Clearance, Ability to work on site 5 days a week, Internship or academic experience in a research computing or HPC environment, Exposure to job schedulers (e.g., Slurm, LSF), Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), Coursework or projects involving distributed systems, networking, or parallel computing, Understanding of basic cybersecurity concepts
Nice to Have
Slurm, xCAT, Ansible, LSF, Git
What You'll Do.
Provide ongoing support for RHEL Linux systems
Diagnose and repair physical faults
Troubleshoot software/OS problems
Implement requests for change
Ensure applications do not pose security threat
Monitor system performance/usage
Create automated scripts
Utilise monitoring tools
Create comprehensive reports
Write and update documentation
Assist in design and implementation of new HPC systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work as part of a team
Communication Scope
Good communication skills
Full Job Description
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. **About the Opportunity:** Amentum is currently seeking an experienced High Performance Computing (HPC) Engineer experienced in supporting Linux environments to work supporting a High-Performance Computing environment. You will be a key contributor in supporting and evolving our high-performance computing infrastructure. **Key Responsibilities:** * Provide ongoing support for RHEL Linux systems and applications.· * Diagnose and repair physical faults and issues within these systems, such as corrupt disks or failing components. * Troubleshoot software/OS problems within the systems and applications, and either implement a fix or inform the end user on how to proceed. * Investigate and implement requests for change (e.g., new software or configuration changes). * Ensure that any applications and/or codes run on these systems do not pose a security threat to the system. * Monitor the performance/usage of the systems
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