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# HPC/VMWare Systems Optimization Specialist

- **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Virtualization Technology, High Performance Computing, Software Troubleshooting, User Administration, Vmware
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.com/job-detail/hpc-vmware-systems-optimization-specialist--raleigh_1186058

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have experience with HPC infrastructure, virtualization technologies, and performance tuning. This role involves collaborating with our engineering director and their team-who are the primary power users of the system-to assess current configurations and implement improvements for enhanced performance and efficiency., * Proven experience with HPC systems and VMWare

 * Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
 * Availability for short-term, contract-based work

## Description

* Evaluate and optimize the current HPC and simulation server setup
 * Identify performance bottlenecks and recommend solutions
 * Collaborate with engineering teams to understand usage patterns and requirements
 * Implement best practices for VMWare-based HPC environments
 * Session Stability and Reliability
 * Investigate and resolve user session disconnects and unexpected interruptions.
 * Identify root causes affecting platform stability and overall user experience.
 * Dynamic Resource Allocation
 * Review current compute architecture and implement recommendations for dynamic allocation of CPU and memory resources.
 * Ensure a single user can leverage the full capacity of available resources when required without negatively impacting the environment.
 * Multi-User Management and Scheduling
 * Design or recommend an administrative capability that provides visibility into active users and system utilization.
 * Enable scheduling or reservation functionality to prevent resource contention and avoid users being unexpectedly disconnected when others attempt to access the environment.
 * VMware Access and Infrastructure Review
 * Assess the current VMware deployment and access model.
 * Validate that the underlying infrastructure, configuration, and connectivity approach align with operational requirements and performance expectations.
*Architecture Assessment and Optimization

 * Conduct a holistic review of the solution architecture, including infrastructure, virtualization, resource management, access methods, and user workflows.
 * Identify design gaps, bottlenecks, and known defects.
 * Provide recommendations and a remediation roadmap to ensure the environment is properly designed for both current and future usage patterns.
Expected Deliverables

 * Current-state architecture assessment
 * Root cause analysis of connectivity and stability issues
 * Recommendations for dynamic resource scaling and user management
 * Remediation and optimization plan
 * Implementation guidance and knowledge transfer
 * Final architecture and operational readiness documentation


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