Senior Research Platforms Engineer (HPC)
The 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 (40%), focussing on computation (HPC and HTC);
- Provide in-depth technical support to our users (40%);
- Help write and deliver face-to-face training courses (10%);
- Engage with the research community (10%).
Essential Skills
- Substantial experience of using or administering HPC and/or HTC platforms.
- An in-depth knowledge of the Linux operating system, including administration and support.
- A good working knowledge of IT storage and networking technologies.
- The ability to work as an effective part of a team and to establish productive relationships with a wide range of people including academics, researchers, both technical and non-technical IT staff and research support staff, and external partners.
- 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).
- Experience of cluster administration, including scheduling systems (e.g. SLURM, SGE), imaging, monitoring, Infiniband and HA.
- A good working knowledge of high-performance data storage platforms such as Lustre and/or GPFS.
- 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.
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.
Applying
Please apply via the University website: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=29924