HPC Systems Engineer

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore is seeking an HPC System Administrator to manage daily operations of HPC systems, ensuring stability and security. Responsibilities include administering compute nodes, monitoring system health, managing user accounts, and responding to incidents. The ideal candidate has a degree in computer science or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience in Linux system administration and familiarity with cluster management tools. Strong troubleshooting skills and proficiency in scripting are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Linux system administration, preferably in HPC environments.
• Familiarity with cluster management tools (xCAT, BCM, HPCM).
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer HPC compute nodes, storage systems, and internal networks.
• Monitor system health using tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
• Apply patches, updates, and configuration changes.

Skills

Linux system administration

Cluster management tools (xCAT, BCM, HPCM)

Job schedulers (PBS Pro, Slurm)

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or related field

Tools

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

A leading research organization in Singapore is seeking an HPC System Administrator to manage daily operations of HPC systems, ensuring stability and security. Responsibilities include administering compute nodes, monitoring system health, managing user accounts, and responding to incidents. The ideal candidate has a degree in computer science or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience in Linux system administration and familiarity with cluster management tools. Strong troubleshooting skills and proficiency in scripting are essential.