Senior HPC Linux Administrator

Company Description

CGG (www.cgg.com) is a global technology and HPC leader that provides data, products, services and solutions in Earth science, data science, sensing and monitoring. Our unique portfolio supports our clients in efficiently and responsibly solving complex digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental, and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future. CGG employs around 3,400 people worldwide and is listed on the Euronext Paris SA (ISIN: 0013181864). 

Job Description

This role requires a proven track record across a wide range of activities connected to an HPC and Cloud environment. Your primary responsibilities will be to improve and develop our systems, technology, and infrastructure, alongside providing third line technical support. Additionally, you will be expected to mentor and coach junior members of the team.

This role will focus on developing our DevOps environment, transitioning from older IT Ops approaches into a more Agile way of working.  It will help lead that transition by demonstrating best practice, and through coaching and development of existing staff.

We highly encourage the contribution of ideas and drive in the generations of new concepts and solutions to maintain our outstanding leadership position for technology and service delivery in the marketplace.

This hybrid role will require the candidate to be able to come onsite a couple days a week or if/when required.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• HPC Linux Administration with Tier 2 and Tier 3 level support
• Remain knowledgeable of technology trends and business demands to ensure best practices are being implemented for analytical and problem-solving challenges while learning and  have flexibility to adapt to new challenges/directions
• Cyber Security - Good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles to ensure security and privacy of networks and computer systems
• Identifies, researches, and resolves the most complex technical problems
• Change Control management
• Documentation management
• Some Agile Project management within company standards
• Continual service improvement  in dynamic environment
• Service & System monitoring
• Automation & Optimalization
• Globalization & Standardization – Adhere to Set standard Policies
• Communicate and collaborate with personnel of various levels and functions
• The ability to balance workloads across a wide variety of projects
• Participate in the on-call rotation for after hours and weekend calls

Qualifications

• Educated to a Bachelor’s degree level in any of the following disciplines (Desired):
  • Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems or related computing subjects

• ITIL Foundation level certification (Desired)
• 5 years Extensive levels of Linux administration, preferably in an HPC environment
• Experience with automation/configuration management using either Puppet, Chef, Salt, Ansible, Gitlab or an equivalent
• Ability to use a wide variety of open-source technologies and cloud services
• Some experience with SQL, MySQL, and MariaDB
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration.
• Excellent coding and scripting (Bash, Python, Perl); shell scripting
• Experience in fast paced, high-volume critical production environment
• Very good technical understanding and technical leadership qualities
• Excellent communications, presentation, and customer service skills, and must have an outstanding track record of meeting customer expectations.
• Knowledge of GPUs and Immersion Cooling (Desired)
• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) and clustering technology (object storage, parallel file systems, RAID storage)
• Understanding of networks, RAID, and tape subsystems
• Virtualization knowledge and experience
• Cloud administration experience
• OpenStack experience (Desired)
• SOC2 experience (Desired)
• Must be detail oriented & work well in a team environment
• A strong understanding of the DevOps methodologies
• Ensure confidentiality and reliability of corporate data
• Must have legal right to live and work in the United States

Additional Information

Why work at CGG?

• Highly intelligent and motivated coworkers who are leaders in geoscience technology and high-performance computing
• Energetic and challenging-yet-fun work environment, full of imaging problems to be solved and technologies to be developed
• Excellent training and mentorship programs

Perks and Benefits:

• Relocation bonus to help offset the cost of moving to Houston
• Fast paced promotions and career progression
• 3 weeks’ vacation to recharge, 3 personal days and 8 sick days for you to use when you need it the most
• A hybrid and flexible work schedule
• Relaxed dress code policy 
• Excellent 401k match program (we’ll match your 5% contribution up to 7%!)
• Parental leave program – CGG offers eligible moms and dads paid time off to bond with their new child
• Medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits available and so much more
• CGG wants our employees to be the best versions of ourselves. We offer a Wellness Program as well as a state-of-the-art Fitness Center

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.