Unix / Linux Engineer / Midrange HPC Engineer - Permanent

Unix / Linux Engineer

We have some fantastic opportunities for some Unix / Linux Engineers to work in the area of Gloucestershire. These roles will be permanent employment for an excellent base salary and benefits scheme. The location should not be an issue as the client also offers a fantastic relocation package as well as a great benefits package (please see details below).

This is a unique opportunity for candidates to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance. If you do not currently hold a DV clearance please familiarise yourself with the clearance process and requirements before applying.
Task Overview

In this role you will have overall responsibility for supporting a large Linux cluster - primarily through the delivery of third level operational support for server hardware and platform software.

Day to day you will also have involvement in:

* Investigation and resolution of hardware & software incidents, performing root cause analysis to identify underlying problems, monitoring and optimization of infrastructure performance.
* Liaison with customers and accounts to diagnose, investigate and resolve hardware and software issues. Working collaboratively with infrastructure groups, developers and project managers to ensure new infrastructure is successfully integrated into operational support.
* Executing system installation and patching using Cluster Management Tools and perform system performance monitoring/tuning

Skills and Competencies

* Broad mix of Unix/Linux System Administration skills, including RedHat LINUX certification.
* Previous experience within an Enterprise environment , with in-depth understanding
* virtualization, installation and customization of complex multimode systems
* High level problem investigation and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues around Software installation, Software Clustering - HA & Failover Services, Batch and Parallel Job Schedulers.
* Self starting with the ability to take ownership of work, whilst demonstrating persistence in pursuing solutions/fixes and the confidence to challenge thinking and suggest novel approaches to problems.
* Firm understanding and experience of DHCP, DNS, NIS, Shell scripting and knowledge of kernel tuning, Perl and C Code.
* HPC - high performance computers, linux/unix experience essential

Benefits!

* Individually-tailored personal and professional development.
* A competitive base salary
* A selection of flexible benefits for you to 'pick and mix' as you wish.
* The opportunity to work on long-term, challenging Infrastructure projects involving a broad range of technology in a complex systems environment.

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You will be required to hold a minimum of DV security clearance. If you do not hold an active DV clearance please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying
Please forward your CV to apply by email discuss this role further. We would be delighted to hear from you!

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