High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administrator

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD is seeking a skilled HPC Systems Administrator in Brisbane to maintain and optimise high performance computing resources for scientific use.

The role involves deploying new HPC infrastructure, managing Linux and Windows environments, handling user and batch workflows, and collaborating with IT partners, science groups and stakeholders to deliver reliable computing services for research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering HPC systems in Linux and Windows environments.
• Ability to deploy HPC infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Strong collaboration with users, vendors and project teams.
• Knowledge of IT change and release management processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deployment of new HPC infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with users, vendors and partners to resolve hardware and software issues.
• Perform HPC administration including user management, batch management, performance monitoring, backup and restore.
• Provide advice to science staff relating to software management for model runs/processing.
• Assist with innovative proof-of-concept activities and work with IT providers to deliver positive outcomes.
• Contribute to strategy development, future planning and procurement of HPC resources.
• Deliver training to build knowledge and skills of HPC and cloud capabilities across Science users.

Job description

High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administrator

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Dutton Park QLD

The High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administrator role is a member of a small HPC support team and is required to work closely with IT partners, project teams, science groups and key stakeholders to maintain HPC systems. In addition to maintaining the DE TSI HPC systems this role will be required to contribute to infrastructure planning and designed activities across on premise and cloud infrastructure and assist with building scientific computing knowledge across the user groups to help maximise efficient use of resources for positive science outcomes.

The High Performance Computing Systems Administrator is a role in which you will:

• Assist with deployment of any new HPC infrastructure and modern software environments including connected cloud environments using the appropriate mechanisms
• Work collaboratively with users, vendors and partners to identify and resolve hardware and software related issues
• Perform HPC (Linux and Windows environments) administration and operational activities such as user management, batch management, performance monitoring, backup and restore, software management and general support to ensure efficient and effective running of the HPC for the scientific business users
• Assist and provide advice to science staff relating to software management to support successful model runs / processing
• Assist with innovative proof-of-concept activities and work with IT providers, project staff and business areas to deliver positive outcomes
• Contribute to strategy development, future planning and procurement of high performance and scientific computing where required
• Deliver training to build knowledge and skills of the HPC and cloud capabilities across Science users to maximise business benefits
• Assist with the management of IT contracts, budgets and procurement activities, the management and delivery of IT infrastructure projects
• Follow IT IL change and release management processes to ensure continuous business operations
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and upcoming innovative technologies that may be applicable to supporting scientific computing on premises and on cloud.

Applications to remain current for 12 months