Clusters and Systems Administrator (CDT)

Fixed term: 5 years

The School of Informatics invites applications for a Clusters and Systems Administrator within our Research and Teaching team. 

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Linux systems manager with strong interpersonal skills and a keen interest in High Performance Computing (HPC)?

Are you looking to step into the fast-evolving world of GPUs and Machine Learning? Do you enjoy working with cutting-edge software across a range of disciplines and thrive on the challenge of learning emerging technologies?

We have an exciting opportunity within our Research and Teaching team as a Clusters and Systems Administrator that offers a diverse and engaging workload. In this role, you’ll be directly supporting a cohort of PhD students — from advising on their day-to-day hardware needs to designing and configuring high-end HPC systems.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); fixed term for 5 years however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.  We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.   

The salary for this post is £40,497 to £48,149 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Knowledge of Unix/Linux  and a relevant programming/scripting language
• Knowledge of HPC/GPU systems
• Good Interpersonal skills dealing with support issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work accurately as a member of a team within the framework of clear precedent and defined policies.

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