Platform Administrator

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and ready to play a key role in enabling pan-European HPC, AI, and quantum computing platforms?

At CSC, we offer unparalleled growth opportunities, a supportive and inclusive environment, and the chance to work on the future of research and learning. Join us today!

We are leading a consortium to build the EuroHPC Federation Platform (EFP) to eventually be the common interface for all supercomputers, AI factories, and quantum computers across the EU. The EFP consists of several open-source components, which are deployed and hosted on an internal hosting platform provided by CSC, and its main features are:

• A single federated identity across all systems 

• Uniform access to all federated systems 

• Advanced features (e.g. combined workflows and interactive usage) 

• Resource and allocation management across the federation targets  

We are now looking for a Platform Administrator to join our Computing Environments group in Espoo to maintain and operate the core of the EuroHPC Federation Platform.

Your main responsibilities include: 

• Operations, maintenance, and support for the internal hosting platform of the EFP consortium 

  • Main components: Gitlab, Argo CD, Kubernetes

  • Main tasks: monitoring, logging, updates, backups, configuration management, developer support 

• Involvement in the continuous improvement of the platform 

• Involvement in ISO27001 and NIS2 compliance 

What we expect

To be successful in the role, you need: 

• Solid system administration skills 

• Fluent written and spoken communication in English 

• Strong technical communication  

• Security-oriented mindset 

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and priorities

We also value: 

• Experience with Kubernetes and GitOps 

• Experience with system automation tooling (such as Ansible) 

• Ability to write some code or Python/shell/etc. scripts every now and then 

• Familiarity with ISO 27001, or NIS2, is a major advantage 

What we offer 

At CSC, our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits designed to support both their professional and personal lives. We offer flexible working hours and the option for remote work, making it easier to balance work and daily life. Our comfortable workspaces in Keilaniemi, Espoo, and Renforsin Ranta, Kajaani, are designed to facilitate both teamwork and tasks that require quiet concentration. We provide comprehensive occupational healthcare services, comprehensive health insurance, and remote work insurance. Employees can take advantage of a lunch benefit during the workday, and we support recreational activities with sports and cultural benefits.

Please send your application by May 31, 2026.

The recruitment process will include interviews and a work personality assessment. Interviews may begin already during the application period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We aim to complete the recruitment process no later than week 25.

The selected candidate will be subject to a drug screening and a basic security clearance. The requirement for the employment relationship is that the security clearance does not reveal any noteworthy factors.

Diversity is part of who we are, and we continuously work to ensure the diversity and equality of our workplace. We encourage all skilled applicants regardless of background to apply for the position.

We only process applications submitted through our official recruitment system. Applications sent by email will not be considered for data protection reasons.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please get in touch with Sebastian von Alfthan, sebastian.von.alfthan(at)csc.fi, +358 40 588 8688.

Who are we?

We work together for the future of research and learning through advanced technology. Our competence is the platform on which our society researches, learns and remembers. With us, you get to do meaningful work for the digitalisation of Finnish society, not forgetting significant international cooperation projects.

CSC is a non-profit special assignment company owned by the Finnish government and Finnish higher education institutions. We build digital solutions for data management, scientific computing, and education that enable researchers, learners, and companies to understand the world.

Our company’s key resource is our curious personnel with a willingness to learn, and their well-being at work is very important to us. As a community, we work to ensure that well-being, diversity and inclusiveness are embedded in our culture and practices.

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