HPC Services Team Leader

Viridien is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

We are looking for a HPC Services Team Leader to join our global HPC team! Reporting to the Data Center Manager, you will take on a key role in our organization and make a significant impact on our HPC and Cloud environment. In this role, you will work closely with our team to develop our DevOps environment and lead the transition from older IT Ops approaches into a more Agile way of working.

You will be responsible for demonstrating best practices and coaching and developing our existing staff. As a senior member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technology infrastructure and ensuring its smooth operation. With a proven track record across a wide range of activities connected to HPC and Cloud, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and keeping our organization at the cutting edge of technology.

As a self-starter with a deep technical background, you will spearhead the upkeep and evolution of our systems. We need a leader who can credibly navigate the space between technical departments and business stakeholders to drive our infrastructure forward.

• Mentoring and coaching team members.
• Team building.
• Challenge, set goals and motivate self-improvement within team.
• Decision making.
• Empower team members with skills to improve confidence and technical knowledge.
• Create engaging and pleasant work environment.
• Provide support to the Data Centre manager for day-to-day operations.
• Improve and develop our systems, technology, and infrastructure, alongside providing third line technical support.
• Make sure the operational maintenance model, and the tools used, are efficient and well-designed.
• Understanding the client’s needs and converting this into technical solutions is important as well as the continued stability, availability, and performance of the platforms.

Degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or related computing subjects.

• 3 – 5 years of leadership experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in relevant fields.
• Extensive levels of Linux administration, preferably in an HPC environment.
• Good experience with Agile Project Management.
• Knowledge in FAI, Puppet, Ansible and Zabbix.
• ITIL Foundation level certification.
• Fast and effective problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to work.
• An enthusiastic attitude towards learning and flexibility to adapt to new challenges or changes in direction.
• The ability to define and manage project deadlines.
• Effective communication.

• High level DevOps methodologies understanding.
• Knowledge of some of the following: Ansible, OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Docker, etc.
• Scripting and automation.
• Cloud administration experience.
• Virtualization knowledge and experience.
• Experience in hardware maintenance (Storage/CPU/GPU).

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Highly attractive bonus scheme.
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program.
• Company pension with generous employer contribution.
• Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health.
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year.
• Cycle purchase scheme.
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes.
• Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages.