Computing; HPC Specialist

High-Performance Computing (HPC) Specialist

Package Management and Specialist grade 6 from £35,608 to £46,049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. In addition, this role attracts a market supplement up to £17,000 per annum.

This is a full-time, open-ended hybrid role, with a minimum of three days per week on site at the Loughborough location, with additional on-site attendance during induction and as needed.

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

We are looking for a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Specialist to focus on supporting the HPC service and its users, including an expansion to taught-course student users. This role will provide training and outreach, and specialist knowledge and skills in the support, maintenance, and development of the University’s High-Performance Computing (HPC) and other Research HPC infrastructure.

The University HPC systems are based upon Linux systems including high-performance storage systems and interconnects, and all supporting applications and monitoring systems.

This role involves access to technology and data subject to U.S. Export Control laws. Under these laws, providing access to controlled technology to citizens or permanent residents of Country Group D as defined in Supplement No. 1 to Part 740 of the EAR regulations is subject to a deemed re-export licence. The successful appointment of candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of Country Group D is therefore contingent on the successful outcome of a deemed re-export licence application.

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

IT Services is located in Holywell Park, a scenic part of our green campus with good transport links and ample parking. Recognised as one of the top institutions nationally for IT resources and facilities in the National Student Survey, Loughborough’s IT Services team is proud of its reputation for excellence. We foster a friendly and supportive culture that values work‑life balance, offering flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

Our staff enjoy collaborating on innovative, University‑wide projects that bring together a rich mix of skills, backgrounds, and experiences.

• You have a strong working knowledge of Linux servers in a production environment.
• Good technical investigation skills, troubleshooting faults in both hardware and software.
• Scripting UNIX shell (bash), Perl, Python and experience of compiling HPC code from source.
• You have experience of training and presenting to groups of varying experience level.
• Receive requests for support from other service delivery staff, researchers, module tutors and students. Prioritise requests in accordance with agreed criteria and the needs of the organisation.

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Julian Highfield via  . We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

access to a range of fantastic…