HPC Engineer - Linux (m/f/d)- Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE)

German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) Bonn

Stellenbeschreibung:

Linux and HPC Engineer (f/m/x)

Code 1468/2025/9

Location: Bonn

DZNE operates a central IT located in Bonn, which provides the central network, server and storage infrastructure, and services for the entire research center distributed across 10 sites, supporting the work of scientists and administration. We operate a virtualization infrastructure, with Linux and Windows servers.

Your role in detail

Design, operation and continuous development of the central HPC and scientific computing systems of the DZNE
Help design and implement NVIDIA GPU solution for scientific calculation
Participation in the planning and construction of BeeGFS cluster, Slurm workload manager and InfiniBand switches
Operation of the central data center and site data centers of the DZNE
Rack and stack of data center servers and storage hardware
With your experience, you will also be responsible for medium / long term projects and coordinate external providers

Your qualifications

University degree in Computer Science or relevant studies in a related field
Relevant experience in the areas of high performance computing systems hardware, GPU systems, and InfiniBand switches
Knowledge of the following technologies: Linux HPC, Slurm, parallel cluster file system, high performance computing hardware compute and storage nodes
Willing to work in data center on physical servers, storage, switches rack and stack, cabling and labeling
Monitor, manage and prepare plan for power / cooling requirements of data center scientific computing hardwareExperience with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategies
High level of responsibility, initiative and ability to work in a team
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail of data center operation
Strong communication skills and collaborative approach

What our employees value

Innovation and internationality – a forward‑looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
Work‑life balance – we reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, 30 days’ holiday (on top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/Germany ticket options
Family‑conscious corporate culture – because we know that family is important, we support you with parent‑child‑offices, family services and daycare co‑operations
Health promotion – through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
Focus on development – excellent publication opportunities and great potential for the further development of your own research profile
Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD‑Bund – including annual special payment, capital‑forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme
Personalised Onboarding – for a good start to your new professional challenge
A feel‑good working environment – our Bonn employees enjoy a campus surrounded by greenery, with on‑site parking and public transport connections as well as our company restaurant
Job with prospects – the position is limited to 2 years with the possibility of extension