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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Linux / HPC Administrator to join a high-performing team supporting critical High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. This role will be responsible for the administration, optimisation, and support of large-scale Linux-based HPC infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and operational excellence. Working closely with engineers, researchers, and stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing HPC platforms while supporting workload scheduling, capacity management, and system resilience.

Responsibilities

Administer and support Linux-based HPC environments.
Manage and optimise HPC clusters and associated infrastructure.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Slurm Workload Manager.
Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
Support system patching, upgrades, automation, and configuration management.
Ensure system availability, security, and compliance with operational standards.
Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, storage, and application teams.
Support backup, recovery, and business continuity processes.
Investigate and resolve complex operational incidents and performance issues.
Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Strong experience administering Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux/CentOS/Rocky Linux) environments.
Proven experience supporting High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms.
Hands-on experience with Slurm Workload Manager for job scheduling and resource management.
Experience with BCM (Bright Cluster Manager) or equivalent HPC cluster management solutions.
Strong understanding of compute, storage, and networking concepts within HPC environments.
Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages for automation.
Knowledge of system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation.
Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools is highly regarded.
Applicants will need valid work rights for Australia.
Willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks.

Skills

Linux administration
HPC administration
Slurm Workload Manager
BCM (Bright Cluster Manager)
Bash scripting
Python scripting
System monitoring
Troubleshooting
Performance optimisation
Infrastructure automation
Configuration management
GPU-enabled HPC environments
Cloud-based HPC solutions
Singularity
Apptainer
Docker
Scientific computing
Engineering computing
Research computing
Data-intensive computing

Location

Australia

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced

Benefits

Comprehensive global learning and development program
Mentorship from industry experts
Access to a worldwide network of career opportunities

About the Company

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.
We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.
We take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. Diversity, inclusivity, and being different are not just buzzwords for us - they are integral to our culture.
This is a place for people who like to get stuck in, bring ideas to life and make things happen. You'll work alongside experienced people who care about what they do, contribute to meaningful work and have the support to keep learning and grow your career. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore something new or take your career in a different direction, there's room to make it your own. We value Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership and Unity - bringing curiosity, collaboration and accountability to the way we work with our clients and each other.

Equal Opportunity

We are dedicated to upholding Equal Employment Opportunity Principles and providing reasonable accommodations to all our applicants.
We celebrate diversity and inclusion.
We value different perspectives, experiences and strengths our people bring. We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and succeed, and to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.