Principal Engineer (2 Posts)

To lead our Engineering team. The role is pivotal in enhancing our HPC systems, storage solutions including cloud facilities while driving innovation and performance optimisation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise ZCHPC Systems Support projects.
• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of HPC systems, storage infrastructures, and cloud services.
• Collaborate with researchers, stakeholders and clients to assess their computational and storage needs, providing effective and scalable solutions, and maintenance of all computing resources.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Engage in research and development to enhance the capabilities of the HPC and storage facility.
• Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance across all services.
• Develop and implement best practices for system performance, reliability and scalability
• Conduct technical and user training.
• Recommend and oversee the procurement of hardware and software for systems and users.
• Supervise the administration of the HPC systems, including 24/7 monitoring and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for equipment, staff, stakeholders, visitors and clients.
• Offer support to online, onsite and remote clients and assist engineers in setting up reliable connectivity.
• Participate in the design and development of network management and user account billing systems.
• Assist with the HPC systems design, installation and configuration.

• Masters degree in High Performance Computing, Cyber Security, Cloud Engineering, Computer Hardware Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Network Engineering, Information Technology, or Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Proven Experience with HPC architectures, cloud technologies, cyber security and data storage solutions
• Excellent problem
• solving Skills and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• A recognised professional certification in High Performance Computing, Network Engineering, Cyber Security or Cloud Engineering is an added advantage.
• Strong communication Skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with confidence.
• High
• level analytical and innovative thinking Skills.
• Proven ability to design and implementing parallel computing, cyber security and cloud systems.
• Proven Experience of collaborating with scientists, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated research capability, with a publication or innovation record in relevant areas.

• Supervise ZCHPC Systems Support projects.
• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of HPC systems, storage infrastructures, and cloud services.
• Collaborate with researchers, stakeholders and clients to assess their computational and storage needs, providing effective and scalable solutions, and maintenance of all computing resources.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Engage in research and development to enhance the capabilities of the HPC and storage facility.
• Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance across all services.
• Develop and implement best practices for system performance, reliability and scalability
• Conduct technical and user training.
• Recommend and oversee the procurement of hardware and software for systems and users.
• Supervise the administration of the HPC systems, including 24/7 monitoring and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for equipment, staff, stakeholders, visitors and clients.
• Offer support to online, onsite and remote clients and assist engineers in setting up reliable connectivity.
• Participate in the design and development of network management and user account billing systems.
• Assist with the HPC systems design, installation and configuration.

Submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, and a CV with full personal details (including full names, date of birth, Requirements, Experience, and three referees). Applications should be sent to the address below by 9 October 2025, clearly indicating the position applied for.Address: The Director. Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing. Zimbabwe Science Park 1630 Churchill Avenue, Mount Pleasant, HARARE, ZimbabweEmail: hroffice@zchpc.ac.zwNote: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.