HPC Engineer
CGG · Crawley, England ·
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