Company Overview
Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.
Job Summary
We are looking for a HPC Services Team Leader to join our global HPC team! Reporting to the Data Center Manager, you will take on a key role in our organization and make a significant impact on our HPC and Cloud environment. In this role, you will work closely with our team to develop our DevOps environment and lead the transition from older IT Ops approaches into a more Agile way of working. You will be responsible for demonstrating best practices and coaching and developing our existing staff. As a senior member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technology.
Key Responsibilities
* Mentoring and coaching team members
* Team building and challenge, setting goals and motivating self‑improvement within the team
* Decision making and empowerment of team members with skills to improve confidence and technical knowledge
* Create an engaging and pleasant work environment
* Provide support to the Data Centre Manager for day‑to‑day operations
* Improve and develop our systems, technology and infrastructure, alongside providing third‑line technical support
* Ensure the operational maintenance model and the tools used are efficient and well‑designed
* Understand the client’s needs and convert them into technical solutions while maintaining stability, availability and performance of the platforms
Qualifications
* Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or related computing subjects
Skills & Experience
* 3‑5 years of leadership experience
* Minimum of five years’ experience in relevant fields
* Extensive Linux administration experience, preferably in an HPC environment
* Good experience with Agile Project Management
* Knowledge of FAI, Puppet, Ansible and Zabbix
* ITIL Foundation level certification
* Fast and effective problem‑solving skills and a methodical approach to work
* Enthusiastic attitude toward learning and flexibility to adapt to new challenges or changes in direction
* Ability to define and manage project deadlines
* Effective communication
Desirable
* High‑level knowledge of DevOps methodologies and tools (Ansible, OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Docker, etc.)
* Scripting and automation
* Cloud administration experience
* Virtualization knowledge and experience
* Experience in hardware maintenance (Storage/CPU/GPU)
Benefits
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience
* Highly attractive bonus scheme
* Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
* Company pension with generous employer contribution
* Wellbeing Unmind app for mental health
* Flexible benefits platform with discount schemes (gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, etc.)
* Regular social club events and spontaneous reward events throughout the year
* Cycle purchase scheme
* Flexible private medical & dental care programmes
* Visa and relocation support
* Bank holiday swap program allowing you to change a holiday for another day of your choice
* Relaxed dress code policy
* Onsite gym facilities
* Learning and development opportunities through the Learning Hub
Equal Employment Opportunity
We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.
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