HPC Engineer

Amentum is currently seeking an Entry Level High Performance Computing (HPC) Engineer to join our team and grow into a key contributor in supporting and evolving our high‑performance computing infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early‑career technologist with a passion for Linux systems, computing performance, and scientific research support.

We offer free single medical cover, digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, and support for professional development.

• Assist in managing HPC clusters utilising Slurm workload manager.
• Perform entry‑level system administration tasks on RHEL and other Linux‑based systems under guidance.
• Help support and maintain license servers (e.g., FlexLM, RLM).
• Contribute to node deployment efforts using xCAT and Ansible.
• Assist in basic hardware diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Provide first‑level user support, including account setup and job troubleshooting.
• Monitor system status and cluster performance using tools such as Nagios and Ganglia.
• Participate in basic security and compliance tasks, including vulnerability scans with Nessus.
• Help support HPC storage systems, including Pure Storage and Net App, as part of the storage team.
• Learn and assist with networking tasks, including Infiniband interconnects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Basic knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Interest in high‑performance computing and willingness to learn Slurm, xCAT, and Ansible.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently with mentorship and as part of a team.
• Sole UK national status due to role and client requirement.
• Ability to attain UKSV security clearance.
• Ability to work on site five days a week; no hybrid/remote option.
• Internship or academic experience in a research computing or HPC environment.
• Exposure to job schedulers (e.g., Slurm, LSF).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Coursework or projects involving distributed systems, networking, or parallel computing.
• Understanding of basic cybersecurity concepts.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.