HPC Engineer - SC Cleared (Derby)
1 day ago
Derby
Title: HPC Engineer - SC Cleared (Derby)Location: Derby, Derbyshire, East Midlands, UKCompany: ExperisHPC Container Platform Consultant (SC Cleared) - Principal Consultant (Contract)An SC-cleared HPC specialist is required to support a high-profile engineering programme within a globally recognised UK manufacturer operating across aerospace, defence, and mission-critical power systems.The focus is modernising how HPC and HPC/ML workloads are built, packaged, and run using MPI-optimised container approaches - with pragmatic, implementable outcomes.What you'll deliver:Rapid review of current HPC estate, workflows, and priority use cases (workshops + technical deep dives)Containerisation capability sessions focused on real HPC and HPC/ML workloads (not generic platform advice)Guidance on MPI-ready container images, build tooling, and repeatable operational patternsScheduler/runtime alignment and deployment approach (batch, interactive, data science workflows)Clear recommendations and next steps; produce a short written report where requiredCore technology focusSlurm job schedulingMPI and performance-aware containerisation (HPC-first constraints)Apptainer / SIF images with OpenMPI (plus viable alternatives)Podman / Buildah tooling and secure build practicesEssential criteria (must have)Active SC ClearanceMust meet programme nationality/eligibility requirements (sole nationality required; no dual nationality; no OCI)Hands-on experience operating in Beowulf-style cluster environmentsExcellent practical knowledge of Slurm and job execution patternsStrong understanding of best practices for MPI-optimised container images (build, run, troubleshoot, performance)Desirable experienceAbility to run structured interviews/workshops with customer engineering teamsAwareness of SDLC considerations in research/HPC environmentsFamiliarity with Jupyter (Hub/Lab/Notebooks) supporting data science workflows on shared computeStrong working knowledge of MPI patterns and real-world operational constraintsContract Details:£600 - £700 Per Day Inside IR35 Hybrid Working Contract Initially 3-Months with Lengthy ExtensionsNice to have:Singularity / SIF format and common HPC workflow patternsCFD tooling exposure (e.g., OpenFOAM)Docker and image lifecycle governanceKubernetes used as an HPC runtime environment (where appropriate)Run:AI and GPU slicing conceptsTPBN1_UKTJ