Overview
As an HPC Engineer, you will design and optimize high-performance compute platforms within Viridien’s global HPC and Digital Platform team, driving scalable, secure infrastructure. You will lead complex Linux-related delivery, coordinate with regional sites, and pilot new technologies to enhance performance and reliability. The role blends hands-on system administration with project leadership, enabling impactful improvements across platforms in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate across development, security, and operations to align IT with business goals and sustainability priorities.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Attractive bonus scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Company pension with employer contribution
- Wellbeing app Unmind
- Flexible benefits platform
Responsibilities
- Act as senior escalation point for complex Linux issues and provide expert troubleshooting
- Lead deployment of new technologies and compute platforms via Jira workflows with smooth handover
- Scout, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies; run PoCs focused on scalability and supportability
- Manage end-to-end technical projects—scoping, planning, deployment, documentation, and handover
- Coordinate with global sites on installations, upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements
- Define and maintain IT standards and frameworks for consistency, security, and excellence
- Optimize Linux systems for performance, availability, and compliance via proactive monitoring
- Participate in CCRBs and drive continual service improvements
- Provide 24x7 on-call support on rotation for incidents and maintenance
- Use Jira Service Management and ITSM tools to manage escalations, track issues, and document changes
- Support in-house applications while ensuring policy alignment
- Balance project delivery with escalation duties in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborate across development, security, and operations to align IT with business needs
Key requirements
- Several years of Linux administration experience, ideally in an HPC environment
- Strong troubleshooting and IT service management skills
- Proficiency with automation/configuration tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, GitLab, Terraform)
- Experience with Docker and container orchestration
- Scripting skills (Bash, Python, Perl)
- Strong project/time management and communication skills
- A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for learning
- Strong communication
- Proactive and adaptable mindset
- Collaborative mindset
- Linux administration in HPC environments
- Automation/configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet, GitLab, Terraform)
- Docker and container orchestration
HPC Engineer in Crawley employer: CGG
At Viridien, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages professional development. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance, competitive benefits, and the chance to work on cutting-edge network technologies that make a real impact globally.
