HPC Engineer

Salary: £53,000 - 93,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• We are looking for several years of Linux administration experience, ideally in an HPC environment.
• We need strong troubleshooting and IT service management skills.
• We require proficiency with automation and configuration tools such as Ansible, Puppet, GitLab, and Terraform.
• We require experience with Docker and container orchestration.
• We require scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Perl.
• We need strong project management, time management, and communication skills.
• We value a proactive, adaptable mindset and a passion for learning.
• Desirable experience includes DevOps tools such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
• Desirable experience also includes cloud administration and virtualization.
• Certifications such as LPIC-2/3, CompTIA Linux+, or ITIL Foundation are desirable.
• Knowledge of GPUs, RAID, and HPC clustering technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• We act as the senior escalation point for complex Linux issues and deliver expert troubleshooting.
• We lead deployment of new technologies and compute platforms through Jira workflows and ensure smooth handover.
• We scout, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies, and run proofs of concept focused on scalability and supportability.
• We manage end-to-end technical projects, including scoping, planning, deployment, documentation, and handover.
• We coordinate with global sites on installations, upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements.
• We define and maintain IT standards and frameworks to ensure consistency, security, and excellence.
• We optimize Linux systems for performance, availability, and compliance through proactive monitoring.
• We participate in CCRBs and drive continual service improvements.
• We provide 24x7 on-call support on rotation for incidents and maintenance.
• We use Jira Service Management and ITSM tools to manage escalations, track issues, and document changes.
• We support in-house applications while ensuring policy alignment.
• We balance project delivery with escalation duties in a fast-paced environment.
• We collaborate across development, security, and operations to align IT with business needs.

Technologies:

• Ansible
• Bash
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• GitLab
• Support
• ITIL
• ITSM
• JIRA
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• OpenStack
• Perl
• Puppet
• Python
• Security
• Terraform

More:

We are Viridien, an advanced technology, digital, and Earth data company focused on driving scientific innovation for a more prosperous and sustainable future. We work on complex natural resource, digital, energy transition, and infrastructure challenges, and this HPC Engineer role sits within our global HPC and Digital Platform team in Crawley, United Kingdom. We offer a competitive salary, a highly attractive bonus scheme, 22 days of annual leave with future increases, a flexible holiday buy-and-sell program, a company pension with generous employer contribution, wellbeing support through the Unmind app, flexible benefits and discount schemes, social and reward events, a cycle purchase scheme, private medical and dental care, visa sponsorship and relocation packages, bank holiday swap, a relaxed dress code, onsite gym facilities, and learning and development through our Learning Hub. We also support volunteering, community initiatives, environmental sustainability, and an inclusive hiring process.

last updated 39 week of 2026