HPC Network Admin

Role Overview

The individual in this position will oversee the HPC high-speed network/fabric and manage the data centre switching infrastructure.

Daily Responsibilities

·       Administer the tenant HPC fabric.

·       Manage data centre switching operations.

·       Oversee network health monitoring.

·       Track network utilisation.

·       Resolve connectivity problems.

·       Address performance-related issues.

·       Maintain network configurations.

·       Ensure configuration backups are up to date.

·       Generate utilisation reports.

The position explicitly focuses on tenant HS-fabric/DC switching operations, configuration backup, and utilisation reporting.

Technical Competencies

The role requires proficiency in the following areas:

·       Network support

·       Network monitoring

·       Network troubleshooting

·       Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

·       Firewall management

·       VPN management

Essential Skills

·       Data centre networking expertise

·       Experience with HPC/high-speed networking

·       Switching knowledge

·       Routing skills

·       Proficiency in SDN

·       Firewall experience

·       VPN proficiency

·       Network monitoring skills

·       Network troubleshooting expertise

·       Network performance analysis

·       Configuration management capabilities

·       Familiarity with ITIL methodologies

Minimum Qualifications

·       A minimum of 2 years of relevant network experience

·       Experience with SDN, firewall, and VPN management

·       ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent/higher

·       CCNA certification or equivalent/higher