Linux HPC Infrastructure Engineer

Date PostedMay 28, 2026LocationLisbon, PortugalCompanyCapgemini EngineeringSalary €18 000 - €60 000 por ano TypeFull-time, Hybrid

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Linux & HPC Infrastructure Engineer to manage and evolve a secure, high-performance computing environment. This role focuses on optimizing compute-intensive job scheduling, maintaining Linux-based storage, and ensuring robust system security and network segmentation. You will collaborate on engineering toolchains while automating provisioning and configuration tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and optimize HPC workload scheduling
  • Manage Linux storage systems and backups
  • Ensure system hardening and network segmentation
  • Automate configuration using IaC tools

Required Skills

  • RHCE certification or enterprise Linux expertise
  • HPC scheduler experience
  • Scripting (Ansible, Bash, Python)
  • Identity management and IAM

Job Details

YOUR MISSION Linux & HPC Infrastructure Engineer. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in tightly controlled, security‑focused environments and enjoys working across Linux systems, HPC scheduling, automation, networking, and compliance. YOUR ROLE - Administer and optimize HPC workload scheduling for compute‑intensive jobs - Manage and tune Linux‑based storage systems, including lifecycle and isolation controls - Oversee backup and disaster‑recovery processes, including restore and failover testing - Maintain strong access‑control and network‑segmentation boundaries across isolated environments - Design and operate segmented network architectures (including routing separation and VRFs) - Manage Linux IAM, group policies, sudo rules, and MFA/SSO integrations - Support engineering toolchains and project environments throughout their lifecycle - Implement system hardening, monitoring, logging, and vulnerability remediation - Automate builds, provisioning, and configuration using modern IaC tools - Lead incident analysis, change management, and documentation improvements YOUR PROFILE - RHCE certification or equivalent hands‑on expertise with enterprise Linux - Experience with at least one HPC scheduler in production environments - Strong background in Linux storage, filesystem management, and NFS troubleshooting - Solid understanding of identity management and privileged‑access controls - Experience operating secure, segregated, or high‑compliance environments - Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python) - Knowledge of network segmentation, VRFs, and isolated/air‑gapped network operations Nice to Have: - Experience supporting engineering, scientific, or simulation workloads - Exposure to license‑managed toolchains or multi‑tenant environments - Background in external audits or regulated environments - Experience with enterprise backup/DR solutions