Why You'll Love Working Here
At SimuTech Group, we are driving innovation and changing the world through the power of engineering simulation. Our growing team of energetic, tech-savvy professionals works hard every day to inspire our clients to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver transformational products. If you are motivated and driven by a culture where top-notch work ethic and passion are rewarded, then a career with SimuTech Group may be for you!
The Benefits of Being Part of Our Team
- Unmatched Health Coverage: Zero-cost in-network medical care with no premiums, deductibles, or copays for you and your family.
- Complete Dental & Vision Benefits: 100% premium coverage for dental and vision insurance.
- Wellness Programs Tailored to You: Access free workouts, personalized training sessions, nutritional counseling, mindfulness programs, stress management, and more with our corporate wellness coach.
What Makes This Role Great?
- Own your expertise – Contribute as a key expert within a team that supports a high-performance computing environment powering cutting-edge simulation.
- Precision matters – Solve problems with accuracy, deliver thorough solutions, and be valued for your depth of knowledge.
- Real impact, real users – See your ideas and work make a direct impact.
- Plan together, execute independently – Collaborate on strategy and direction, then run with it—this team values shared vision and self-driven execution.
What You'll Do
As a Systems Administrator (Linux/Windows), you'll play a key role in supporting and maintaining the IT infrastructure with a careful, process-oriented approach. You'll help manage Linux-based HPC clusters, assist in resolving complex software licensing issues, and provide support to users who rely on your clarity and expertise.
HPC Cluster Administration & Support (~25% of position)
- Deliver responsive support to 50+ engineers pushing the limits of simulation with high-performance computing clusters running Ansys software.
- Help maintain and optimize our Linux-based HPC environment using OpenPBS and Ansys RSM—keeping compute power reliable and ready.
- Contribute to the upkeep and development of our custom HPC job status website built with Tomcat, PHP, CGI, and HTML.
- Note: Experience with Ansys software is not required—training provided.
Ansys Licensing and Installation Technical Support (~50% of position)
- Keep external customers running smoothly with responsive, helpful, expert-level support via email and scheduled meetings, focusing on creating great experiences.
- Troubleshoot everything from installations to complex licensing puzzles. You'll dig into diagnostic logs, uncover root causes, and collaborate directly with Ansys when needed.
- Share your knowledge by writing clear, helpful technical articles for our public-facing knowledge base.
- Curious what you'll master? Visit: install.simutechgroup.com
- Note: Experience with Ansys software is not required—training provided.
IT Help Desk Support (~25% of position)
- Deliver responsive, high-quality support via email, phone, and in person—keeping internal teams productive and tech headaches minimal.
- Troubleshoot day-to-day hardware and software issues across Windows and M365 environments with speed, clarity, and a solutions-first mindset.
What You'll Bring
• Structured Thinker: You naturally organize complex systems into clear, manageable components
• Juggler of Priorities: You handle multiple responsibilities with ease and deliver reliably, even under pressure.
• Curious & Precise: You enjoy learning new tools and technologies and using them with precision
• Independent & Reliable: You don't need hand-holding—you bring initiative, responsibility, and follow-through.
• Concise Communicator: You prioritize clarity and brevity—facts over fluff. Skilled at distilling complexity into clear, concise messages.
Required Experience
• 4+ years of relevant IT experience or equivalent certifications
• Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Linux OS (Red Hat/Ubuntu) software, hardware, and networking issues
• Ability to troubleshoot open-source software effectively
• Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Windows OS software, hardware, and networking issues.
• Experience with Windows Server
• Strong technical documentation skills
Bonus Points For:
• Bash, CGI, PHP scripting, or HTML
• Windows Remote Desktop Services Experience
• Experience with HPC clusters, OpenPBS or Slurm schedulers
• Familiarity with Ansys software, FlexLM, and HPC environments
• InfiniBand/RoCE networking, Windows AD integration
• Industry Certifications
Additional Benefits:
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401k Plan with employer match
- Limited Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Bonus plan
Pay range: $75,000 - $100,000 (Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location)
Location: Rochester, NY or Toronto, Canada (in-office)
Take the Next Step
This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your skills, creativity, and ambition will be celebrated. Apply today to become a key player in SimuTech Group's mission to revolutionize the engineering industry.
SimuTech Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.