IT Specialist (Research Computing) - Information Technology Services Office

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 502 000 - 725 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Gratuity on contract completion

Resumo da oferta

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) information technology services invites applications for a position in the HPC group within the Enterprise Architecture and Technology team. The appointee will be responsible for system administration and day-to-day operation support of HPC clusters, including deployment, configuration, and maintenance of server nodes and cluster software.

Responsibilities cover job scheduling, software and MPI library support, container environments,

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or equivalent with at least five years of working experience.
• Sound knowledge of Linux system administration and related tools.
• Experience in an HPC or Linux cluster environment with job scheduling and resource management.
• Knowledge of NVIDIA GPU architecture and related software ecosystems is a plus.
• Good command of English and Chinese; strong analytical and teamwork abilities.
• Open to Associate IT Specialist for candidates with less experience (2-year contract).

Responsabilidades

• Deploy, configure, and maintain server nodes, OS and cluster management software.
• Manage job queueing system and resource manager in a cluster environment.
• Install, update, and troubleshoot scientific applications, compilers, MPI libraries, and containerized environments.
• Manage high-speed ethernet drivers and parallel file system clients; troubleshoot IO bottlenecks; coordinate with network/storage teams.
• Handle user accounts, access permissions, security audits and firewall configurations.
• Provide consultancy support to students and researchers on HPC cluster usage.

Conhecimentos

Linux administration

HPC cluster management

Job scheduling systems

NVIDIA GPU knowledge

Networking for HPC

Security & access control

English & Chinese

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS or equivalent

Ferramentas

Cluster management software

MPI libraries

Container technologies

High-speed networking tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) is responsible for developing and managing the University's IT infrastructure and information systems. We champion the effective and innovative uses of IT to support learning, research, and administrative activities. The Enterprise Architecture and Technology team in ITSO manages a broad range of advanced technologies including public and private clouds, identity and access management, server and desktop environments, application platforms, AI technology, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters for research computation.

We are looking for skilled IT professionals to join the HPC group within the Enterprise Architecture and Technology team. The appointee is responsible for system administration and day-to-day operation support of the HPC clusters.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deploying, configuring, and maintaining server nodes, operating systems and cluster management software.
• Managing job queueing system and resource manager in a cluster environment.
• Installing, updating, and troubleshooting scientific applications, compilers, MPI libraries, and containerized environments.
• Managing high-speed ethernet drivers and parallel file system clients on cluster nodes, troubleshooting network and client-side I/O performance bottlenecks, and coordinating with the network and storage infrastructure team.
• Handling user accounts, access permissions, security audits and firewall configurations.
• Providing consultancy support to students and researchers on the use of HPC cluster.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or equivalent with at least five years of working experience.
• Sound knowledge of Linux system administration and related tools.
• Relevant experience in an HPC or Linux cluster environment, with knowledge of cluster management software, job scheduling and resource management systems, scientific applications, compilers, MPI libraries and container technologies, would be a definite advantage.
• Knowledge of high-speed networking, parallel file systems, access control, security, firewalls and performance troubleshooting in Linux or cluster environments.
• Knowledge of NVIDIA GPU architecture, software and management tools; familiarity with mainland Chinese GPU models and their software ecosystems would be an additional advantage.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Able to work under pressure and have good teamwork with self-initiative attitude.

Applicants with less relevant experience but interested in developing the skillset in research computing may be considered for the position of Associate IT Specialist. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.