What are the responsibilities and job description for the HPC DC Linux IT Specialist position at Viridien?
Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.
Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux IT Specialist to join our IT team. This role will play a vital part in contributing to the global HPC and Digital Platform team, ensuring seamless HPC and Cloud infrastructure performance. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in Linux administration, with a strong understanding of system monitoring and administration, troubleshooting, and IT service management.
Key Responsibilities :
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux systems, software, and applications.
- Provide technical support to users, resolving issues and escalating complex problems as needed.
- Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues, including diagnosing system crashes and addressing security breaches.
- Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as backups, upgrades, and security updates, to ensure system stability and security.
- Monitor systems and services through performance monitoring, log analysis, and proactive issue detection.
- Utilize ticketing systems to track and resolve user support requests efficiently.
- Identify and address potential system issues through proactive monitoring of systems and services.
- Support in-house software applications by troubleshooting, optimizing performance, and adhering to standard policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT services with business and user needs.
- Stay current with technology trends and best practices to enhance systems and services.
- Proficiency in SLURM job scheduling is preferred, including configuring and managing job queues and resolving basic scheduling-related issues.
- Demonstrate strong project and time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.
Skills & Competencies :
1-5 years of experience in Linux administration, preferably in an HPC environment.
Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI / CD, etc.
Qualifications and Experience :
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