h3HPC System Engineering Expert /h3 pLocation: bFrascati , Italy /bApplication deadline: b9 November 2026 /b Reference number: b0599 /b /p h3Your Mission /h3 pAre you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come? /p pWe are looking for a HPC System Engineering Expert to work at our client’s premises at the European Space Agency’s ESRIN site in Frascati, Italy. /p pIn this role, you will be responsible for supporting the engineering, administration, operation and evolution of a complex High Performance Computing environment. /p pYou will use your Linux-based HPC expertise to tackle complex infrastructure challenges, optimise platform performance and reliability, and drive the continued evolution of the HPC environment. /p h3Tasks and activities /h3 pYou’ll have the opportunity to: /p pbHPC System Engineering and Administration /b /p ul liAdminister and maintain Linux/Unix-based HPC clusters, including compute, login/service nodes, GPU/accelerator resources and cluster services. /li liInstall, configure, upgrade and maintain operating systems, drivers, firmware and HPC system components. /li liMaintain controlled system configurations, technical procedures and configuration consistency across the HPC environment. /li /ul pbWorkload and Resource Management /b /p ul liConfigure and administer HPC workload-management and scheduling systems such as Slurm, PBS or equivalent technologies. /li liManage queues, partitions, reservations, resource allocation and accounting, including fair-use policies. /li liAnalyse workloads and resource consumption to identify bottlenecks and improve utilisation. /li /ul pbMonitoring, Troubleshooting and Incident Resolution /b /p ul liMonitor the health and performance of compute, accelerator, storage and cluster services. /li liAnalyse alerts, logs and system behaviour, performing root-cause analysis of complex hardware, operating-system, network, storage and software issues. /li liImplement authorised corrective actions and workarounds, coordinating with vendors and technical teams where required and verifying service restoration. /li /ul pbMaintenance and Lifecycle Management /b /p ul liSupport the definition and development of the Agency’s vision and strategic roadmap for the future Space High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment, particularly its interfaces and administration through the ESA Internal Cloud.



/li liSupport the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and Power Apps, including data pre-processing and transformation, SQL scripting and configuration of ETL tools on-premises and in Microsoft Azure. /li liPlan and implement patches, upgrades and configuration changes, including impact analysis, testing and rollback preparation. /li liTrack hardware and software lifecycles, identify technical risks and contribute to infrastructure refresh and HPC platform evolution. /li /ul pbPerformance and Capacity Engineering /b /p ul liMonitor and analyse CPU, GPU, memory, storage and workload utilisation, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. /li liSupport benchmarking, profiling and performance-tuning activities. /li liAnalyse utilisation, congestion and storage-growth trends to support capacity planning and future infrastructure requirements. /li liProvide evidence-based recommendations for infrastructure optimisation and evolution. /li /ul h3What we’re looking for /h3 pIdeally, you will have; /p ul liBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. /li liAt least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including 3 years of hands-on HPC engineering/administration experience. /li liStrong technical background in Linux/Unix-based HPC environments, including job scheduling, resource accounting, storage and data management. /li liExperience with parallel computing frameworks such as MPI and OpenMP, and containerisation technologies such as Docker and Singularity. /li liStrong proficiency in troubleshooting, scripting, automation and secure operational administration. /li liExperience in performance tuning and optimisation of HPC applications. /li liKnowledge of scientific computing and applications commonly used in HPC environments. /li liStrong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. /li liEnthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development. /li liFluent in English, both written and spoken. /li /ul h3Why Make the Move? /h3 ul libMake an impact where it matters. /b Contribute to high profile projects supporting organisations such as ESA, EUMETSAT,



the European Commission, NATO and national defence programmes. /li libWork alongside some of Europe’s brightest minds. /b Join an international team of experts who thrive on collaboration, innovation and solving complex challenges that deliver real-world results. /li libGrow beyond a single project. /b Join a growing international organisation and broaden your experience across a variety of projects and technical disciplines. /li libInvest in your future. /b Vantaggi from ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities designed to support both your personal and professional growth. /li libJoin a company that puts people first. /b Guided by our values of Integrity, Inspiration, Care and Collaboration, we offer a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements. /li /ul h3Compensation Benefits /h3 pCompensation will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and responsibilities within the role. For positions based in Italy, employment terms and classification will be determined in accordance with the applicable CCNL framework, with the corresponding level assigned based on qualifications, professional experience, and role requirements. /p pThe advertised salary and level range is intended based on the requirements as advertised here. We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experience levels, and any offer will be considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications, expertise, and overall suitability for the role. /p pbSalary – €50,000.00 /bb– €65,000.00 /bb gross per year /b, /p pbCCNL Level: Level 1 /b /p pbCCNL Type : Commercio /b /p h3Equal Opportunities /h3 pThis position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (Rules for the Right to Work of Disabled People /p pbQuesta posizione è aperta alle categorie protette ai sensi della Legge 68/99. /b /p pWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer,committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. /p pAs part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 HPC System Engineering Expert (Italia)
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