HPC/DC Senior Linux IT Specialist – Team Lead

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

HPC/DC Senior Linux IT Specialist – Team Lead

Viridien is a global HPC and technology leader delivering advanced solutions in earth science, data science, and digital infrastructure. We help clients solve complex energy and sustainability challenges through cutting-edge innovation.

We’re hiring a Senior Linux IT Specialist – Team Lead to join our High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Digital Platforms team. You’ll oversee Linux-based systems in a mission-critical environment and lead a small technical team supporting our global HPC and cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux systems and services

• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage security updates

• Drive automation efforts using tools like Ansible, GitLab, and shell scripting

• Support container, cloud, and virtualization platforms (e.g., Docker, OpenStack)

• Provide 24/7 on-call support and participate in change/release processes

• Lead and mentor a small team of IT specialists, setting priorities and reviewing technical work

• Act as a point of escalation for complex technical issues

• Coordinate team efforts to meet project deadlines and ensure service continuity

• Represent the team in cross-functional meetings and collaborate with stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux system administration (HPC or large-scale IT preferred)

• Strong technical leadership or team lead experience in an IT infrastructure environment

• Proficient in automation/scripting (Ansible, Bash, Python) and system monitoring

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, containers, and virtualization

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalent work experience

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD, GPUs, RAID, and clustering tech

• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks, CCNA, or CompTIA certifications

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