HPC System Administrator

General Information
Req #
WD00099571
Career area:
Services
Country/Region:
United Kingdom
State:
Hampshire
City:
Farnborough
Date:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations:
United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough
Why Work at Lenovo
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Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).


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Description and Requirements

We are Lenovo! We’re a leader in genuine innovation, dreaming up – and building – the technology and services that enable and inspire progress around the world. Our innovative high-quality PCs & Smart Devices, Data Centers, Supercomputing, Mobile and Smart Office products are designed and built with the customer in mind. And it’s our people who make this all happen - we believe different is better and our strength lies in this diversity.

We are currently hiring for an HPC System Administrator in London, United Kingdom, with experience in Linux, Unix, RedHat, Server, Storage, Networking, to work a mix of on-site and remote support to our customers.


As part of the Lenovo Managed Services team your responsibilities will include:

Monitoring, maintaining, and managing the physical infrastructure of a data center, ensuring its smooth operation, reliability, and security.
Monitoring power and cooling systems and network connectivity
Hardware and system software debugging and troubleshooting.
Responding to alerts, performing preventative maintenance, rolling out and upgrading firmware versions, and managing any issues that may arise to minimize downtime and optimize data availability
Performing software and operating system upgrades to latest Best Recipe
Resolve errors through developing, testing and implementing changes to the system.
Provide corrective and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and isolate defects.
Perform Software and firmware testing for any fixes, upgrades, security patch.

Position requirements:

Strong experience in Linux environments (Suse, RHEL, CentOS) including RedHat distributions
Hands-on experience with HPC tools and schedulers such as Slurm and PBS Pro, as well as Confluent
Solid scripting and automation skills using Ansible, Bash, and Python
Experience with distributed storage systems and file systems (GPFS, Weka, DDN, NFS, SMB)
Knowledge of advanced networking technologies (InfiniBand, RDMA, ROCE)
Experience with version control and automation practices (GitLab, GitOps)
Strong background in system administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational support, including security patching
Hands-on expertise with hardware and infrastructure (server, storage, networking), including installation, break-fix, OS deployment, and firmware/software upgrades independently

What Lenovo can offer you:

Holiday purchase
Private medical
Income protection
Attractive pension scheme
Positive work life balance
Learning and development
Life insurance
Lenovo and Motorola products discounts
Lifestyle discounts
Cycle to work
MyGymDiscounts
Mortgage advice and support
Referral bonus
Free onsite parking
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Additional Locations:
United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough
United Kingdom
United Kingdom - Hampshire
United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough


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