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Job Title: HPC Systems Engineer - Enterprise Linux & Cluster Infrastructure Location: Hybrid to Remote - Swansea (mostly remote & expenses for all site travel) Day Rate: £465 per day - payable to Limited Company / Outside IR35 Duration: 4 months initially Pay Frequency: Weekly Start Date: ASAP Overview We are seeking an experienced HPC Systems Engineer to deploy, configure, optimise and support high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This includes large-scale Linux clusters, GPU-accelerated systems, and associated storage, networking, and authentication infrastructure.Although this role is hybrid, it's expected to be largely remote / WFH. Responsibilities Deploy, configure, optimise and support enterprise Linux across HPC clusters Automate provisioning and manage configuration at scale (PXE, Kickstart, Ansible/Puppet) Install, configure, and optimise HPC schedulers (e.g. Slurm) and MPI environments Deploy and manage GPU (NVIDIA/CUDA) and high-performance storage solutions Monitor, benchmark, and tune system performance across compute, network, and storage Implement authentication, security controls, and system hardening for multi-user environments Support HPC software stacks, toolchains, and container runtimes (Spack, EasyBuild, Apptainer) Maintain documentation and support user access/workflows Requirements Strong Linux administration in HPC or large-scale environments Experience with automation and cluster provisioning Knowledge of Slurm, MPI, and parallel computing Experience with GPU/CUDA environments Understanding of system performance tuning Familiarity with identity management and security best practices Previous experience operating as an HPC Systems Engineer

Desktop Support Engineer / 2nd Line Support Rate: £165 per day - Limited Company Location: Cambridge - Fully onsite Duration: 3 months initially Start date: ASAP Standard hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm We are assisting a large IT service provider who seek a Desktop Support Engineer / 2nd Line Support Analyst for a Cambridge based end client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic environment with potential for long term extension following the initial 3 month contract. Key Responsibilities Provide onsite 2nd line desktop support to end users Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues Support Microsoft Office Suite and standard business applications Assist with mobile device support (smartphones, tablets) Provide printer and peripheral support Deliver excellent customer service and timely issue resolution Escalate complex issues where necessary Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in desktop support / 2nd line IT support roles Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Experience supporting mobile devices and printers Solid troubleshooting and problem solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

A reputable IT service provider is seeking a Desktop Support Engineer / 2nd Line Support to assist with providing onsite support to end users in Cambridge. This role will involve troubleshooting hardware and software issues, supporting Microsoft Office Suite, and assisting with mobile devices and printers. The position offers a day rate of £165 for an initial 3-month contract with potential for extension. Strong interpersonal abilities and communication skills are essential for delivering excellent customer service.

Job Title: Windows & Linux Infrastructure Engineer Clearance Type: Active SC Clearance Location: Hybrid - Cirencester, Gloucestershire (mostly remote & expenses for all site travel) Day Rate: £340 per day - payable to Limited Company / Outside IR35 Duration: 12 months initially Pay Frequency: Weekly Start Date: ASAP Overview We are looking for experienced SC Cleared Infrastructure Engineers / 3rd Line Server Engineers to support a large-scale Windows & Linux server migration. This is a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer role focused on server configuration, validating automation, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the new environment post-migration. Key Responsibilities Support migration of Windows & Linux servers to a new environment Validate automated migrations (Quest) and resolve any failures manually Migrate core services including Active Directory, DNS, file systems, and storage Troubleshoot and resolve OS-level and migration issues Support application teams with integration and post-migration stabilisation Configure environments for high availability, patching, backup, and monitoring Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies across the environment Support separation activities and ensure production readiness Maintain documentation and contribute to knowledge transfer Requirements Previous experience as an Infrastructure Engineer or 3rd Line Server Engineer Active SC Clearance Strong Windows Server skills - Active Directory, DNS, GPO Strong Linux administration skills - RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu Proven large-scale migration experience Experience with automation tools (e.g. Quest) Knowledge of HA, backup, monitoring, performance tuning Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Able to validate and challenge automation Confident working with application teams and stakeholders