Technician – Computational Cluster / HPC
Workplace: Uppsala, Sverige
Expires: August 17, 2025
Join Region Uppsala's IT department to help build and manage a next-generation high-performance computing cluster supporting research and analysis activities. This role involves planning, setting up, and configuring the cluster's hardware and software, ensuring stable operation, automation, monitoring, and security.
Main requirements:
- Experience in Linux system administration
- Strong technical understanding of networking and system operations
- Experience in automation
- Ability to document and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Responsibilities:
- Plan, set up, and configure the high-performance computing cluster
- Install operating systems, network configurations, storage solutions, and job schedulers
- Manage operation, automation, monitoring, and security of the system environment
- Collaborate closely with operations representatives and IT specialists
- Contribute to documentation, user support, and training materials
Required hard skills:
- Linux system administration
- Network and system operations
- Automation tools and processes
Recommended hard skills:
- Parallel programming knowledge
- Experience with GPU-based computations
- Familiarity with HPC storage solutions like Lustre or Ceph
- Experience in public sector, healthcare, or research environments
- Knowledge of container technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, or Singularity
Soft skills:
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Meticulous and structured work approach
- Strong communication skills adaptable to the audience
- Interest in impactful technology work
Frameworks:
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Singularity
Operating systems:
- Linux
Natural languages:
- Swedish (Proficient)
- English (Working knowledge)
Cultural skills:
- Collaboration in a knowledge-intensive environment
- Supporting regional healthcare and research missions
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