Infrastructure Analyst – HPC

Role

You will be a member of the Research Platforms Team, (25+ IT specialists) developing and delivering computational and data storage services to the University research community.  These include:  high-performance computing (HPC) and high-throughput computing (HTC);  resilient and high-performance storage; edge computing; custom Web stacks; and highly-secure platforms for hosting sensitive data.

We are looking for someone to:

• Help with the development and maintenance of our on-site platforms (30%), focussing on computation (HPC and HTC);
• Provide in-depth technical support to our users (55%);
• Help write and deliver face-to-face training courses (10%);
• Engage with the research community (5%).

Essential Skills 

• Experience of administering HPC and/or HTC platforms and/or supporting the users of them.
• A good working knowledge of the Linux operating system, including administration and support.
• The ability to work as an effective part of a team and to establish productive relationships with a wide range of technical and non-technical people including academics, researchers, students, IT staff and research support staff.
• Enthusiasm and initiative:  the capacity to anticipate problems and find solutions;  the ability to see opportunities and take advantage of them;  a desire to learn new skills — both technical and non-technical;  and a can-do approach to work as it arises.
• Good face-to-face and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within an academic research environment (or a higher, preferably research, degree).
• A good understanding of the technologies used to deliver computational & storage platforms.
• Experience installing scientific software packages using a variety of methods (e.g. compilation from source, EasyBuild, containers).
• Experience of using at least one high-level programming language such as BASH, Perl or Python.
• A good working knowledge of fundamental IT storage and networking technologies.
• A working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows OS.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure;
• Pension scheme membership;
• Well-being programme including fitness and sports facilities;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Season ticket loans for public transport;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Workplace nursery scheme;
• Staff recognition schemes;
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings.