SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Memorial University - Career Development Office; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to join their Infrastructure team. This role focuses on managing high-performance computing systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, contributing to innovative solutions and supporting advanced research initiatives. If you have a passion for technology and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of digital research infrastructure. Join us to drive innovation and support cutting-edge research in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in Linux system administration in a research environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain HPC clusters and storage solutions.
• Provide technical support to staff and users.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Scripting (Bash, Python, Ruby, Go)

Networking Concepts

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Information Technology

Tools

HPC Clusters

Storage Solutions

Virtual Machine Platforms

Job description

April 28, 2025

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

ACENET

(One Year Contractual Position)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

About Acenet

Established in 2003, ACENET is a consortium of universities and community colleges in Atlantic Canada. We provide researchers in both academia and industry with essential Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) resources, tools, software, training, and support. Our mission is to help our clients leverage DRI to accelerate discovery and innovation. ACENET is a regional partner of the Alliance, the national organization ensuring that Canadian researchers have access to the digital tools and infrastructure necessary to remain competitive on the global stage and to drive innovation and discovery across all fields of study.

ACENET is seeking a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administrator to join our Infrastructure team. In this role, the incumbent will help manage and maintain our regional advanced research computing infrastructure, including HPC clusters, GPUs, storage systems, and high throughput or low-latency network architecture. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Systems Administrator to ensure the integrity, availability, security, and performance of our research computing infrastructure.

This position is based in St. John’s, NL, and the successful candidate will be employed by Memorial University (MUN), ACENET’s lead institution.

DUTIES

• Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure, the Systems Administrator will be responsible for supporting a team of experienced Systems Administrators in managing, monitoring, and maintaining HPC clusters, storage solutions, servers, and networks to ensure system reliability and performance;
• Installing, configuring, and updating hardware and software to optimize system performance;
• Implementing backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and continuity;
• Providing technical support to ACENET staff and HPC users;
• Assisting the Manager, Infrastructure in working with external vendors for hardware procurement and support;
• Collaborating with ACENET Research Consultants and national Digital Research Infrastructure stakeholders to ensure system alignment with national initiatives;
• Producing and maintaining system documentation and standard operating procedures;
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends;
• Contributing to the development and implementation of new technological solutions, assessing and testing their effectiveness;
• Performing other related duties as required.

The incumbent will visit MUN data centers regularly to support our systems on site.

Qualifications

Experience (1-3 years) in Linux system administration, preferably in a research or academic environment; completion of a university degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The ideal candidate is expected to be passionate about HPC, networking hardware, file systems, and configuration management. The incumbent must have experience in Linux systems administration; virtual machine platforms; storage such as parallel file systems and tape backup solutions; scripting and automation such as Bash, Python, Ruby, Go, version control; and networking concepts in private and public environments. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team are essential for this role. The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

CLOSING DATE: May 27, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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