Job Description
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Lenovo is seeking an HPC System Administrator to join our Professional Services team, supporting high-performance computing (HPC) environments for leading research and enterprise customers. This permanent role is open in both Romania and the UK, with a primary focus on remote work and occasional on-site visits (approximately once per month). The ideal candidate will have strong Linux and HPC skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the flexibility to participate in a weekend standby rotation (standard business hours, compensated). The position offers a hybrid work model, international collaboration, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a diverse, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor, maintain, and manage the physical and virtual infrastructure of HPC data centers, ensuring reliability and security.
* Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues, including OS management and upgrades.
* Serve as the customers Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for technical support, providing timely responses and solutions.
* Perform daily system administration tasks, including user access management and defect resolution.
* Implement and support HPC solutions at customer sites, covering server, storage, network, OS, and cluster management software.
* Collaborate with vendors, internal teams, and customer stakeholders to design, implement, and upgrade services.
* Participate in a weekend standby rotation (standard business hours, approximately 12 weekends per month, compensated).
* Maintain and update system documentation, monthly reporting, and contribute to service reviews and knowledge sharing.
Position Requirements
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
* 2+ years of experience in Linux system administration (e.g., SUSE, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and HPC environments.
* Proficiency in troubleshooting, monitoring, and supporting HPC systems and data center infrastructure.
* Experience with tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and cluster management software is highly desirable.
* Strong customer service skills, including written and verbal communication in English (mandatory); additional languages are a plus.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, international team environment.
* Flexibility to participate in a weekend standby rotation and occasional on-site visits.
* Commitment to continuous learning, documentation, and contributing to a diverse, inclusive workplace.
What Lenovo Can Offer You
* Opportunities for career development growth
* Access to various training
* Performance-based rewards
* Flexible working environment (combination of working from home/office)
You will report to SSG (Solutions Services Group) organization structure.
SSG has been focusing on the expanding IT service market, especially the digital workplace services opportunity, the growing demand for aaS (as a Service) model, and customers stronger preference for sustainability services.Meanwhile, SSG has continued to invest in software tools, platforms, and repeatable vertical solutions with our own IP, and focus on vertical solutions in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, education, and Smart City. We are expanding TruScale as a Service to include Digital Workplace Solutions, developing our Hybrid Cloud solutions, and exploring Metaverse solutions.
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