Working closely with members of the I.T. and Technical Services (ITS), and more widely with technical users across EMBL-EBI, the HPC Engineer will play an active part in the design, deployment and operation of the substantial HPC clusters and computational resources in place to support the processing of the large data flows fundamental to EMBL-EBI activities. Day to day the HPC Engineer will work with the HPC sub-team, members of the ITS and HPC users.
Your Role
Working as part of the HPC team, under the direction of the HPC Lead the HPC Engineer will:
- Ensure the day-to-day operation, reliability, and integrity of EMBL-EBI’s HPC clusters and computational resources, including schedulers, software, hardware and networking
- Recommend, design and deploy future EMBL-EBI HPC clusters and infrastructure, including both logical configuration and physical racking and cabling
- Automate the setup and configuration of clusters, using tools such as Ansible
- Maintain and update reporting interfaces to deliver monitoring and accounting of the infrastructure
- Support users and investigate and resolve complex issues where in-depth evaluation of various technical and non-technical factors is required
- Build positive relationships, communicating openly and professionally within the team and with stakeholders from the ITS and wider EMBL-EBI community
- Produce high quality documentation to support work done, and work actively to share knowledge within the team
Additional to the requirements detailed here, this and all positions at EMBL-EBI are subject to our behavioural competency framework. The EMBL-EBI Behavioural Competency Framework has been developed to capture the skills, knowledge and behaviour that individuals must demonstrate to perform effectively in their role. The framework is made up of seven competencies, grouped into three clusters; core, specialist and leadership. The indicators of behaviour are not designed to be comprehensive but provide a clear and consistent sense of what is expected from individuals at EMBL-EBI.
- Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply nevertheless.
You Have
- BS in Compute Science or Engineering discipline
- Proficiency in Linux Systems (Redhat, Debian)
- Strong Network concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- 2 years experience in HPC Cluster operations and management
- Experience in Network Concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- Experience using Linux administration skills, ideally with Red Hat certification or Debian
- Automation frameworks, including Ansible
- Experience in at least one programming language
- Good interpersonal skills and strong written English ability
Why join us
Do something meaningful
At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.
Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential.
Enjoy Lots Of Benefits
- Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
- Hybrid working arrangements, including spending at least 3 days per week in the office (team's core days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
- Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
- Relocation package including installation grant (if required)
- Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
- Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
- Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
For more details please see our employee benefits page.
What Else You Need To Know
- Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract, renewable to a maximum of 9 years.
- International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
- Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
- EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we implement best practices in research assessment in our recruitment processes here.
- Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.
- How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system.
- Interviews: We plan to interview Thursday 8 and Friday 9 August 2024
