Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Linux / HPC Administrator to join a high-performing team supporting critical High Performance Computing (HPC) settings. 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.

Key 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.

📌 Linux / Hpc Administrator Initila 3 Month Contract With Possible Extension Sydney
🏢 NCS Australia
📍 Sydney