Job Description

Technical expertise in

RedHat Ansible Automation Platform

and

RedHat Openshift

Demonstrable knowledge of server class IT infrastructure

Minimum of three years administration of enterprise Linux distributions such as Ubuntu or RedHat

Demonstrable administration management and installation of Linux based systems and technologies

Knowledge of source control, automation software and deployment tools:

Overview:

The Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Administrator (SSA) looking for a new challenge, latest hardware, the latest automation and datacenter technologies.

CFMS is an independent digital engineering specialist organisation, providing HPC, AI, design & analysis services, consultancy and IT infrastructure to help organisations create better solutions to pioneer new product development.

CFMS provides a managed environment which combines an on-premises High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster and private cloud facilities with expertise in Modelling and Simulation (M&S) to offer a research-supportive environment that enables organisations to increase competitive advantage. We seek an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team.

About the role:

CFMS' Engineering Computing Services (ECS) team provides infrastructure and technical systems to internal stakeholders and external clients, making use of leading-edge scientific computing services including:

? A brand new in-house architectured and built HPC cluster furnished with approximately 3300 cores

NVIDIA H100 AI GPU nodes NVIDIA A16 and L40S GPU nodes NVIDIA Grace Hopper GH200 nodes
? Openstack and Proxmox private cloud systems

? Ceph parallel storage infrastructure

? High performance ethernet networking

? General purpose business computing

The SSA role is to support and develop the technical running of the company's IT systems in alignment with its business objectives. The role will support the Head of ECS in the maintenance and continued operation of the company's existing systems, and developing strategies for running mostly Linux based applications on internal systems, external systems and public cloud, by leveraging automation to maximise optimal use of resources.

The SSA will be exposed to a wide variety of exciting and leading-edge technologies and systems, with many opportunities to influence technological strategy as well as learn new skills.

Key Responsibilities:

The SSA will take a key role on day-to-day running of CFMS IT systems, including:

Develop and maintain automated deployment systems with

RedHat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP/AWX) in RedHat Openshift

environments Build, administer and maintain datacenter servers and supporting equipment for multiple systems with special focus on private cloud environments (mainly Proxmox) Provide network and infrastructure support for software development team Support the development of junior staff by sharing knowledge and expertise
The SSA will operate under the guidance of all policies and procedures, and promote an environment of continuous improvement.

Experience

A degree or equivalent work experience in IT domain Credible Linux system administration experience. Experience and knowledge of

RedHat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP or AWX/Tower) and RedHat Openshift

IT Automation knowledge and demonstrable experience Minimum of 3 years IT Systems Administrator experience

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

Essential:

Technical expertise in

RedHat Ansible Automation Platform and RedHat Openshift

Demonstrable knowledge of server class IT infrastructure Minimum of three years administration of enterprise Linux distributions such as Ubuntu or RedHat Demonstrable administration management and installation of Linux based systems and technologies Knowledge of source control, automation software and deployment tools ? Git ?Terraform ?Ansible Automation/Orchestration of private/public cloud (Packer/Terraform) Knowledge of Linux security strategies ? Comfortable with Linux patching regimes ? Appropriately deploying and maintaining Linux systems in a secure manner.

Desirable or Willing to Learn:

DevOps methodologies (including CI/CD) Virtualisation technologies (Proxmox/Openstack) Containerisation technologies (e.g Docker/Podman) Knowledge of programming languages (eg Python, javascript) Linux OS installation server technologies (e.g. Cobbler) Knowledge of datacentre IP/Ethernet networking

Key Relationships:

The SSA will work closely with the Head of ECS and the ECS team, but also with the wider CFMS technical team, and directly with client-end users.

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will be a confident and motivated individual that is passionate about all things IT with a particular focus on Linux,

RedHat AAP/AWX/Ansible Tower

and Openshift

automation, preferably (but not essential) with HPC and virtualisation

(Proxmox)

experience, keen to investigate and research new technologies and be able to take a project from an abstract concept through to completion in a team environment.

How to Apply:

Email your CV and covering letter to careers@cfms.org.uk. If you would like further information on the role please contact us on the email above or call 0117 906 1100.

Applicants must be UK nationals and will be required to undergo security clearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme
Application question(s):

Applicants must be UK Nationals and will be required to undergo security clearance
Experience:

Linux: 3 years (required) RedHat Ansible: 2 years (required) RedHat Openshift: 2 years (required) IT Infrastruture: 2 years (required) Proxmox: 2 years (required) RedHat Ansible Automation Platform: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person