HPC Cloud Engineer

Akkodis is seeking an Application Lead role for a contract role with a client in Houston, TX (Onsite). We’re ideally looking for an applicant with expertise in Amazon WorkSpaces (HPC on AWS cloud, Setup/configure Amazon DCV Windows and Linux VDIs) Pay Range: $67-$70/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Description: • Strong knowledge in HPC (High performance computing on AWS cloud) • Setup/configure Amazon DCV Windows and Linux VDIs • Setup/configure/maintain Amazon DCV pools for shared Linux VDIs • Integrate DCV with AWS Parallel Cluster for 3D visualization workflows in Linux • Setup and support Linux visualization VDIs (DCV visualization nodes) for HPC seismic workflows • Setup and support Amazon DCV Connection Gateway (external access) • Create, implement, and enforce DCV Naming conventions/standards • Customize and maintain Windows Image OS for G&G VDI • Upload/configure/support AWS G&G AMIs • Verify/Tune and improve AMIs functionality with core G&G apps in Linux and Windows VDIs • Setup/configure tools for monitoring/reclaiming/assigning VDIs • Measure key service levels and track performance metrics for key G&G apps running on VDIs • Improve G&G VDI service over time • Create and automate VDI service requests, catalog items, KBs in SNOW • Setup/coordinate implementation of tools to monitor AWS costs and usage • Monitor AWS costs and usage per BU/asset/teams • Troubleshoot VDI issues with different IT teams (first and second level support initially) • Train and setup support standards/KBs for 1st level support Notes: • Remote/In Office/Hybrid (office/remote): Onsite 100% • Does the resource have to be Local: Please confirm Yes (100%) • What are the chances for extension: Please confirm 50% • Interview Process: will it be done in person/phone/TEAMS: Please confirm First level of interview will be in Phone and Client interview will be in person • How many rounds of interviews would the candidate except to have: Please confirm 2 rounds If you are interested in this role, then please APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance