Senior System Specialist (LUMI-AI Lead Admin)

Do you want to work in a diverse and international company where we build future ICT solutions together?

We are now looking for a Senior System Specialist to lead the development and administration of the upcoming LUMI-AI supercomputer.

The team you will be working with are already responsible for the administration of the current EuroHPC pre-exascale LUMI system, which has about 5000 HPC servers and over 90PB of storage.

Building new competences and selecting the right tools and technologies will be an important part of your work. A strong background in Linux security and experience of system patching (kernel and other components) is a must. Technical leadership experience is a big plus.

We offer a unique opportunity to work on the cutting edge of technology with some of the largest computing systems in the world - providing you with meaningful challenges and an opportunity to advance your career. Join us in supporting research and science!

This position can be located in either Espoo or Kajaani.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Coordinating with our supplier (Bull) about the LUMI-AI admin stack and some other architectural details

Ensuring the high availability, confidentiality and integrity of our supercomputing systems

Participating in system and service development, in collaboration with other groups at CSC

Participating in the overall computing system life cycle, from planning to decommissioning

Supporting end users during incidents and with some problems relevant to the team

To be successful in this role, you need:

Advanced Linux systems administration skills

A strong focus on information security

Experience with adapting kernel patches

Experience with large-scale systems

Technical leadership ability

A willingness to mentor and guide others

Fluency in English, both written and spoken

We appreciate either experience or a willingness to learn about these:

Maintenance and development of complex system software stacks

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