HPC Linux Systems Engineer for Research & Security

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Duke-NUS Centre for Biomedical Data Science (CBDS) invites applications for a Linux HPC Systems Administrator. The role focuses on maintaining and upgrading the Centre’s servers, backing up research data, and collaborating with the Duke-NUS IT Department to keep systems secure and reliable.

You will install and configure HPC clusters, stand‑alone servers, and workstations; manage Linux distributions; deploy software; maintain documentation and inventories; and provide technical support to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in IT/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent. Candidates with higher credentials may be considered for more senior appointments.
• Ability to work extensively in Linux operating system environments such as Fedora/Red Hat/Rocky Linux and Ubuntu/Debian, or equivalent distributions.
• Proficiency in Bash, R, and Python.
• Experience with OS-level virtualization tech such as Apptainer/Singularity and Docker is an advantage.
• Familiarity with HPC cluster management tools such as NVIDIA Base Command Manager or Warewulf is an advantage.
• Knowledge of job scheduling in HPC environments (Slurm or PBS) is an advantage.
• Experience with Open OnDemand HPC web portal installation and configuration is an advantage.
• Experience integrating Linux with Microsoft Azure AD (Entra ID) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain server hardware for HPC clusters, stand‑alone servers, and workstations.
• Implement and manage Linux operating systems such as Fedora/Red Hat/Rocky Linux and Ubuntu/Debian, or equivalent.
• Configure, deploy, and update software packages for HPC clusters, stand‑alone servers, and workstations.
• Ensure system security and perform regular data backups.
• Collaborate with Duke-NUS IT staff to discuss and implement system and network security upgrades.
• Provide technical support and software deployment for research staff.
• Troubleshoot errors and issues in clusters and servers.
• Monitor system performance and resource utilisation.
• Create and manage user/group accounts and access permissions.
• Maintain and update documentation related to IT systems, processes, and procedures.
• Keep an accurate and up-to-date inventory of assets.

Skills

Bash

Python

R

Linux

HPC

Docker

Singularity/Apptainer

Open OnDemand

Azure AD integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in IT/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Apptainer/Singularity

Docker

NVIDIA Base Command Manager

Warewulf

Slurm

PBS

Open OnDemand

Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD integration

Job description

The Duke-NUS Centre for Biomedical Data Science (CBDS) invites applications for a Linux HPC Systems Administrator. The role focuses on maintaining and upgrading the Centre’s servers, backing up research data, and collaborating with the Duke-NUS IT Department to keep systems secure and reliable.

You will install and configure HPC clusters, stand‑alone servers, and workstations; manage Linux distributions; deploy software; maintain documentation and inventories; and provide technical support to