Senior HPC System Administrator (National HPC Service)

About the role

The Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) is seeking a Senior HPC System Administrator to support Ireland’s national high‑performance computing service. You will join a research‑focused team delivering cutting‑edge HPC, data and AI infrastructure to academia, industry and public‑sector partners.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain large‑scale HPC clusters and associated storage and networking resources.
• Provide first‑line and advanced support to researchers and developers using the HPC platforms.
• Plan and implement system upgrades, patches and performance optimisations.
• Collaborate with research groups to integrate new software stacks and workflows.
• Ensure security, compliance and reliability of the computing environment.

Required profile

• Relevant degree (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in administering high‑performance computing systems in a research or academic setting.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work autonomously.

Required skills

• High‑Performance Computing (HPC) systems

What we offer

• Competitive research‑fellow salary scale (€67,214 – €87,743 per annum).
• Fixed‑term contract until 31 Dec 2028 with possibility of extension.
• Flexibility to work from Dublin or Galway offices.
• Opportunities for professional development in a leading European HPC centre.