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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hybrid Hardware & Software Support Engineer - HPC - **Company:** Atos - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Debian Linux, Linux, General Parallel File Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Icinga, InfiniBand, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, Routing, OpenStack, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Ceph (Software), Scripting, High Performance Computing, Grafana, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Slurm, Puppet, Docker - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f472d4d9ba477eae ## About the Role Do you have experience in Virtualization?, Requirement: Must be eligible for UK DV Security Clearance., * Strong Linux expertise (RedHat and/or Debian-based environments) * Solid understanding of enterprise server hardware (CPU, memory, storage, diagnostics) * Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python * Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, security basics) * Hands-on experience with infrastructure deployment, configuration, and maintenance * Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities * Proactive mindset and ability to work independently Desirable Skills & Experience Valuable, but not mandatory: * Experience with HPC clusters * High-speed networking (40/100GbE, InfiniBand) * Virtualisation technologies (KVM, OpenStack) * Storage systems (Ceph, SAN/NAS) * Parallel filesystems (Lustre, GPFS, BeeGFS) * Containers (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) * Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet) * Monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Icinga) * Workload managers (Slurm, PBS Pro) * Git version control, * Is hands-on, operationally focused, and detail oriented * Thrives in secure, mission-critical environments * Approaches troubleshooting methodically, even under pressure * Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Takes full ownership of incidents through to resolution * Is motivated to learn continuously and expand their technical expertise Education & Experience Option 1: * Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field + at least 2 years of relevant experience Option 2: * 5+ years of relevant industry experience Strong early-career candidates with solid technical foundations will also be considered. ## Description Primarily on-site at a customer facility near Reading, Berkshire, with occasional support for additional HPC installations across Europe., Bull's High-Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence & Quantum Business Unit is seeking a Hybrid Hardware & Software Support Engineer to join our HPC Services team. This is a highly visible, customer-facing operational role supporting advanced HPC infrastructures in the UK. You will work across computing, storage, and networking layers, ensuring the deployment, stability, and performance of large-scale Linux-based systems. While prior HPC experience is an advantage, it is not mandatory - strong Linux and infrastructure engineers eager to grow into HPC & AI are encouraged to apply., Deployment & System Bring-Up * Install, configure, and integrate HPC cluster components (compute, storage, networking). * Perform system installation, initial configuration, and operational readiness checks. * Apply patches, updates, and conduct routine maintenance activities. Hybrid Hardware & Software Support * Provide Level 1 and Level 2 operational support for HPC environments. * Diagnose and resolve issues involving: * + Linux operating systems + Enterprise server hardware + High-speed interconnects + Storage subsystems * Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. * Escalate appropriately within the global support organisation when needed. Operations & Incident Handling * Monitor system health and respond to incidents proactively. * Perform troubleshooting in secure, mission-critical environments. * Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of incidents and resolutions. Customer Interface * Act as the primary technical contact on-site. * Communicate effectively regarding incidents, planned maintenance, and system status. * Build trusted relationships with customer technical stakeholders. * Represent Bull professionally in sensitive and high-profile environments. ## Related Videos - [Running Secure Life Science Research at Scale using Hybrid GPU HPC and Kubernetes 🧬](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100355-running-secure-life-science-research-at-scale-using-hybrid-gpu-hpc-and-kubernetes) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)