Senior HPC Engineer

CGG • Houston, TX

112d

About The Position

Viridien is a global HPC and technology leader delivering advanced solutions in earth science, data science, and digital infrastructure. We help clients solve complex energy and sustainability challenges through cutting-edge innovation. We’re hiring a Senior HPC Engineer– Team Lead to join our High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Digital Platforms team. You’ll oversee Linux-based systems in a mission-critical environment and lead a small technical team supporting our global HPC and cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux system administration (HPC or large-scale IT preferred)
• Strong technical leadership or team lead experience in an IT infrastructure environment
• Proficient in automation/scripting (Ansible, Bash, Python) and system monitoring
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, containers, and virtualization
• Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD, GPUs, RAID, and clustering tech
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks, CCNA, or CompTIA certifications

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux systems and services
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage security updates
• Drive automation efforts using tools like Ansible, GitLab, and shell scripting
• Support container, cloud, and virtualization platforms (e.g., Docker, OpenStack)
• Provide 24/7 on-call support and participate in change/release processes
• Lead and mentor a small team of IT specialists, setting priorities and reviewing technical work
• Act as a point of escalation for complex technical issues
• Coordinate team efforts to meet project deadlines and ensure service continuity
• Represent the team in cross-functional meetings and collaborate with stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees