Linux System Administrator
Techrytera AB · Stockholm · Tills vidare
Techrytera AB is seeking a **Linux System Administrator** for a client assignment running from 23 November 2026 until 31 December 2027. The role focuses on platform engineering, automation, and architecture to design, build, and maintain a **GPU-accelerated Remote Desktop (VDI) environment** on Rocky Linux and RHEL. This platform supports pre- and post-processing for high-performance computing workloads, including automotive simulations, visualization, and rendering. Daily responsibilities include developing Infrastructure-as-Code primarily via Ansible, maintaining graphical session delivery using X11, Xfce4, NICE DCV, EnginFrame, and SLURM, and collaborating closely with HPC and infrastructure engineering teams while documenting architectures and operational workflows. Applicants need solid experience as a Linux system administrator, ideally with Rocky Linux or RHEL, alongside strong **automation and IaC skills** with Ansible or similar tools. Proficiency in Bash scripting is required, while Python is considered an advantage. Candidates must also demonstrate experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git or GitLab, an understanding of X11 desktop environments and remote display protocols, and good knowledge of networking, security, and monitoring tools, with Prometheus-based observability preferred. Beneficial qualifications include familiarity with HPC environments, SLURM, NICE DCV, EnginFrame, Open OnDemand, and containers such as Docker or Podman.
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Job Description We are seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator with a strong focus on automation, architecture, and platform engineering to design, build, and maintain our Remote Desktop (VDI) environment.
This infrastructure supports GPU-accelerated remote desktops for pre- and post-processing of HPC workloads, including automotive simulations, visualization, and rendering. The platform runs on Rocky Linux / RHEL, uses X11 and Xfce4, and leverages NICE DCV, EF Portal (EnginFrame), and SLURM to deliver high-performance graphical sessions remotely.
Key Responsibilities
-Design, deploy, and maintain a Linux-based GPU-enabled Remote Desktop environment (DCV, EnginFrame, SLURM, X11, Xfce4 on Rocky Linux).
-Develop automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), primarily using Ansible, to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
-Ensure security, scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability of the platform.
-Collaborate closely with HPC and Infrastructure Engineering teams.
-Document architecture, configurations, deployment workflows, and operational procedures.
Required Competencies
-Solid experience as a Linux System Administrator, ideally with Rocky Linux or RHEL.
-Strong automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) skills, preferably using Ansible or similar tools.
-Proficiency in scripting, primarily Bash; Python is considered an advantage.
-Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Git and GitLab.
-Understanding of X11, desktop environments (Xfce4, GNOME), and remote rendering/display protocols.
-Good knowledge of networking, security, and monitoring tools, with Prometheus-based observability being preferred.
-Strong architectural mindset with the ability to design scalable and maintainable systems.
-Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex environments.
Nice to Have
-Experience working with HPC environments and the SLURM workload manager.
-Experience with NICE DCV, EnginFrame (EF Portal), Open OnDemand, or similar remote visualization platforms.
-Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Podman, as well as monitoring and observability tooling.
Start: 2026-11-23
Assignment Length: 2027-12-31 Application
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