Computational Scientist Closing Date: 16th January 2025 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking .
We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
If you have experience working with high performance computers and want a role which supports, the computational services that play a vital role in AWE's scientific and engineering future capabilities, we want to hear from you!
Working as part of the High-Performance Computing (HPC) Group to provide system administration support for AWE's HPC supercomputers, you will be part of a team that is managing some of the most powerful supercomputers in the UK and supporting computational services that are essential to AWE's scientific and engineering programmes.
This role offers excellent opportunity for career advancement.
Support the planning, installation, and commissioning of new HPC systems ~ Configuration management of HPC platform hardware and software ~ Monitor the performance and the reliability of HPC systems ~ Overseas travel to attend conferences and collaborative meetings Who are we looking for?
Good experience of deploying and managing Linux-based systems ~ Scripting skills (preferably Python and Bash) ~ Awareness of computer security concepts ~ Ability to work fully on-site - due to the nature of what we do at AWE and the responsibilities of this role, the role cannot be carried out remotely The following would be advantageous: ~ Experience of first- and second-line user support Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
~ Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
~ Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
~ Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
~ Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
~ Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
~ Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
~ Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
~ Relocation assistance (terms & conditions apply) The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/ accommodations during the process.
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