HPC and Cloud Systems Engineer (all Genders)

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

HPC and Cloud Systems Engineer (all Genders) 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and maintain the hardware requirements for a High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment, including data storage and backup, using on-premises, virtualization, and cloud technologies.  Integrate local HPC resources with cloud HPC services, cloud bursting, and other cloud services.  Help migrate existing workflows from on-prem to cloud by designing and building appropriate solutions using containers and container management tools. 

• Maintain Linux based system software and firmware revisions, including patches, updates, and OS upgrades.  Manage the day-to-day system administration of Linux-based cluster computing and storage environments, and associated network infrastructure, in alignment with corporate, contractual and security requirements.  Solve Linux system hardware, software, and third-party software issues, and provide detailed and thoughtful analysis of problems and solutions.

• Design and develop scripts for Linux cluster system administration, security, monitoring, scheduling, policy enforcement and usage reporting.  Design, tune, and manage parallel file systems, distributed computing, storage, and data- oriented resources.  Responsible for all aspects of management and configuration of batch scheduling system (currently PBS) for efficient resource allocation and job scheduling across the cluster. 

• Meet highest security and availability standards in alignment with all relevant Bayer policies.  Ensure compliance with all license agreements of scientific software packages.  Manage contract negotiations with hardware and software vendors.

• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and team collaboration.  Develop user facing documentation with a focus toward knowledge sharing.

WHO YOU ARE

We are excited about your talent and passion for this position. Attracting the right talent is important to us. We would be happy to work with you to identify and create the career and development opportunities you are looking for - also in part-time. And if you don't meet all the requirements, we still look forward to receiving your application. We are all constantly learning!

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area of study or work experience.

• Linux system administration and shell scripting experience. Proficient in Identity, Security Architecture, Config management, Security and Network Security.  Knowledge of python and C/C+ (R, FORTRAN, PERL, NIM, Julia, are a plus)

• Proficient use of version control systems (e.g., GitHub, etc.)  Container (e.g., Docker, Apptainer) creation, management, debugging and deployment.

• Experience with batch queueing systems like PBS.  Ability to design and build scalable services on at least one major CSP - AWS, GCP, Azure. 

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, e.g., terraform or CloudFormation, is a plus

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award or top performance award.
• Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor and our health platform #machfit.
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

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YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
 

Location:           ​​ ​   Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Monheim​

​​Division: ​               Crop Science​

Reference Code:  816329​