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We are looking for a Lead / Senior Systems Engineer to handle HPC Administration tasks, keeping high-performance computing environments running smoothly, reliable, and well-supported for users.

Responsibilities

- Resolve HPC system issues to reduce downtime and performance impact
- Keep Linux systems stable through maintenance and troubleshooting
- Build and maintain monitoring systems for infrastructure health tracking
- Provide operational support and communicate with users on HPC inquiries
- Track and resolve incidents through ServiceNow ticket management
- Optimize performance by diagnosing, upgrading, and tuning HPC hardware
- Operate effectively in environments with limited documentation

Requirements

- 5-15 years of experience in systems engineering or HPC administration




- Strong expertise in Linux administration on RPM-based systems
- Proficient in kernel module compilation and debugging tools like strace, coredump, and tcpdump
- Experienced with monitoring platforms such as Zabbix, ELK, and Grafana, including Splunk dashboard configuration
- Knowledgeable in HPC hardware diagnostics, upgrades, and tuning for InfiniBand HCAs, Lustre/VAST/IBM storage, and Dell/HP servers
- Hands-on experience with job schedulers like Slurm or UGE/AGE

Nice to have

- Experience with cluster management platforms such as Bright Cluster Manager, xCAT, or IBM CSM

We offer

- Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
- Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
- Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
- Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
- Focused individual development
- Benefit package:
- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible benefits

- Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)

📌 Lead / Senior Systems Engineer - HPC Administrator (Chennai)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Chennai