HPC Storage Engineer (System) - NSCC

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a skilled HPC Storage Engineer to manage and optimize storage infrastructure in high-performance computing environments. This role involves monitoring storage performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing best practices for data management and security. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in UNIX/Linux systems and extensive experience with parallel file systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance storage capabilities. If you're passionate about HPC storage solutions and eager to take on challenging projects, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in managing storage infrastructure, especially in HPC environments.
• Proficient in UNIX/Linux and command line interface for effective management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize storage infrastructure within HPC environments.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance storage performance and scalability.
• Develop documentation for HPC storage infrastructure and processes.

Skills

Storage Administration

UNIX/Linux Proficiency

HPC Storage Principles

Troubleshooting Skills

Data Management

Performance Analysis

Documentation Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in IT

Tools

Lustre

GPFS

BeeGFS

InfiniBand

RoCE

Job description

Job Summary:

The HPC Storage Engineer will be responsible for managing the storage infrastructure within HPC environments. This role involves monitoring storage performance and optimizing through tuning and troubleshooting. Successful candidates with demonstrated experience in the HPC storage field may be considered for a Senior position.

Responsibilities:

Storage administration and optimization

1. Work with Managed Services teams in managing and administering the storage infrastructure.
2. Ensure storage reliability and availability within HPC system.
3. Provide support on technical queries and troubleshooting storage-related issues.
4. Implement best practices for storage monitoring and reporting.
5. Monitor utilization rate, allocation and analyze the report for capacity planning.
6. Conduct storage performance tests and analysis.
7. Collaborate with other teams for enhancement of storage performance and scalability.
8. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for HPC storage infrastructure and processes.

Data management

1. Create and execute a data placement strategy to optimize storage performance.
2. Maintain data protection and disaster recovery strategies.
3. Implement and maintain security measures to protect data integrity and prevent unauthorized access.

Designing and planning

1. Assess future requirements and plan for storage expansion.
2. Assist in the designing of future HPC system acquisition.
3. Explore and evaluate emerging solutions in HPC storage technology.

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or other relevant areas.
2. At least 3 years of experience in managing storage infrastructure.
3. Proficient in UNIX/Linux environments and command line interface (CLI).
4. Good knowledge of HPC storage principles.
5. Experience in managing parallel file systems (Lustre, GPFS, BeeGFS).
6. Good knowledge of RDMA-based interconnect (InfiniBand, RoCE).
7. Demonstrate ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.

To be considered for a Senior position, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in roles that involve the deployment of HPC storage infrastructure, covering key areas such as designing, installing, configuring, documentation, and providing admin/user training.