AWS Cloud Engineer - HPC Specialist

Zifo is hiring! We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer with a strong background in High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. The ideal candidate will design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure on AWS tailored to support compute-intensive HPC workloads. This role requires a mix of cloud engineering expertise and hands-on experience with HPC services and technologies.

Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Design & Deployment:

• Architect and implement AWS-based solutions to support HPC workloads.
• Develop infrastructure as code using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar.
• Configure and manage compute clusters, ensuring they meet performance and scalability requirements.

HPC Workload Management:

• Deploy and manage HPC services on AWS, including tools like AWS ParallelCluster, FSx for Lustre, and AWS Batch.
• Optimize HPC applications and clusters for efficient processing, cost, and performance.
• Integrate job schedulers (e.g., SLURM) and manage resource allocation for compute-intensive tasks.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement best practices for AWS security (IAM, VPC, encryption, etc.) and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor and audit cloud environments to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.

Automation & Monitoring:

• Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, scaling, and backup processes.
• Use AWS monitoring tools (CloudWatch, AWS Config) and third-party solutions to ensure high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to HPC clusters and cloud infrastructure.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Work closely with software developers, data scientists, and IT teams to support evolving workload requirements.
• Keep current with AWS updates and HPC technology trends to continuously improve the infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar, related field.
• 3 or more years experience in AWS cloud engineering, particularly with compute-intensive or HPC workloads.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation, and related management tools.
• Experience with HPC-specific services on AWS, like AWS ParallelCluster, FSx for Lustre, and AWS Batch.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix environments and scripting languages (Bash, Python, etc.).
• Solid understanding of networking, virtualization, and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About Zifo:

CURIOSITY DRIVEN, SCIENCE FOCUSED, EMPLOYEE BUILT. Our culture is unlike any other, one where we debate, challenge ourselves, and interact with all alike. We are a curious bunch, characterized by our passion to learn and spirit of teamwork. Zifo is a global R&D solutions provider focused on the industries of Pharma, Biotech, Manufacturing QC, Medical Devices, specialty chemicals and other research-based organizations. Our team’s knowledge of science and expertise in technology help Zifo better serve our customers around the globe, including 7 of the Top 10 Biopharma companies.

We look for Science – Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology etc. We possess scientific and technical knowledge and bear professional and personal goals. While we have a “no doors” policy to promote free access within, we do have a tough door to walk in. We search with a two-point agenda – technical competency and cultural adaptability.

We offer a competitive compensation package.

If you share these sentiments and are prepared for the atypical, then Zifo is your calling!

Zifo is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.