Lead / Senior Systems Engineer - HPC Administrator

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a Lead / Senior Systems Engineer specializing in HPC Administration to support and maintain high-performance computing environments, ensuring system reliability, performance, and smooth operational support for end users.

Responsibilities

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Triage and resolve HPC systems issues to minimize downtime and performance impact

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Maintain and troubleshoot Linux systems to ensure stability and reliability

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Set up and maintain monitoring systems to track infrastructure health

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Communicate with users and provide operational support for HPC-related inquiries

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Manage and update ServiceNow tickets to track and resolve incidents

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Diagnose, upgrade, and tune HPC hardware components to optimize performance

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Work effectively within environments with minimal documentation

Requirements

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5 to 15 years of overall experience in systems engineering or HPC administration

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Expertise in Linux administration on RPM-based systems

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Proficiency in kernel module compilation and low-level debugging tools such as strace, coredump, and tcpdump

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Skills in monitoring platforms including Zabbix, ELK, and Grafana, with the capability to configure Splunk dashboards

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Background in HPC hardware diagnostics, upgrades, and tuning, including InfiniBand HCAs, Lustre/VAST/IBM storage systems, and Dell/HP servers

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Experience with job schedulers such as Slurm or UGE/AGE

Nice to have

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Familiarity with cluster management platforms like Bright Cluster Manager, xCAT, or IBM CSM

We offer

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Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies

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Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications

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Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms

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Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons

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Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

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Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects

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Focused individual development

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Benefit package:•

Health benefits

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Retirement benefits

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Paid time off

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Flexible benefits

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