Hpc Systems Specialist - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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£24,533
  • £27,18
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College of Science & Engineering / Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre (EPCC)

Contract type:
Full time (35 hours per week)

Fixed term: 24 months

The Opportunity:

EPCC is offering the opportunity to join our team for a two-year System Administration apprenticeship.

EPCC is the UK's leading centre for Supercomputing and Data Science service provision.

We host and manage a unique collection of leading-edge systems such as the UK's national supercomputing service (ARCHER2) and the Edinburgh International Data Facility (EIDF) and have been selected to host the UK's first Exascale computer.

We provide researchers and industry with a range of services including high performance computing, AI-capable GPU and Cerebras wafer-scale clusters and highly secure data storage and analysis capability for trusted research environments.


Our apprentices join the small and friendly Systems team within EPCC that provides infrastructure deployment and support, system administration, cybersecurity and operations functions for the systems hosted at the University of Edinburgh's Advanced Computing Facility (ACF), a secure state-of-the-art facility located at the Bush Estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh.


EPCC has a long and successful history of providing apprenticeships and is committed to providing training, development and coaching to enable apprentices to succeed in their studies and early careers.


Apprenticeships are full time (35 hours per week), including up to one day per week study allowance if undertaken by those with two years or less remaining in a degree or vocational qualification in the fields of Computing and IT.

They are based at the ACF and the Bayes Centre in the University of Edinburgh's central campus.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Vocational qualifications (N/SVQ 2/3, ONC or equivalent) and/or at least two years' progress towards a relevant degree.
  • A strong interest in emerging computer technologies and an enthusiasm for broadening knowledge about computing and IT, and potentially working towards qualifications in these areas.
  • A good, demonstrable working knowledge of managing different operating systems and support in a networked environment, and enthusiasm for developing skills in, e.g., Linux server administration, shell scripting, slurm, Ansible, Kubernetes, Wazuh.
  • Excellent organisational and task management skills to balance work and study commitments, and drive to independently follow tasks through to successful completion while responding positively to changes in priorities.
  • Excellent communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams, including technical, academic and research colleagues.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of £24,533
  • £27,18
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, familyfriendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
    staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion


The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Further information is available on our
right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)


Key dates to note
Interviews will be held in June.
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