210493 / Data Center Systems Administrator

Procom Services; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional IT services provider in Hudson, Massachusetts is seeking a Data Center Systems Administrator. The role involves planning and maintaining Linux-based HPC infrastructure, ensuring system operations support business activities. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience with Linux system administration and networking skills. Procom Services is noted for its commitment to IT staffing and consulting in North America.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with Linux system administration of HPC clusters.
• Proven experience with networking for large networks spanning multiple clusters.
• Expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system.

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, and maintain existing Linux-based HPC infrastructure.
• Handle spontaneous requests from Intel and external users.
• Create and maintain system documentation and logs.

Skills

Linux system administration

Networking

Firewall management

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Cabling networking

Tools

MPI/OpenMP

Infiniband

Job description

Overview

210493 / Data Center Systems Administrator

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada. With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.

Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:

• Application Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
• Infrastructure & Network Services
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Privacy

Specialties

• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
• Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
• ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
• Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, and maintain existing Linux-based HPC infrastructure to support Intel business related activities
• Highly available and on-site to handle spontaneous requests from Intel and external users
• Create and maintain system documentation and logs
• Work daily with engineering and marketing teams to ensure the system is operating at a level sufficient for driving business revenue
• The candidate must be able to work independently, identify and resolve potential problems, and be able to handle the position tasks quickly with limited training

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with Linux system administration of HPC clusters
• Proven experience with networking, especially for large networks spanning multiple clusters
• Firewall management and security implementation/monitoring
• Expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system
• Ability to remove/install multiple servers in a short period weighing up to 40 pounds, as well as familiarity with cabling networking and power to the servers

Preferred skills

• Experience with parallel computing languages such as MPI/OpenMP
• Remote BIOS management through OOB network
• Knowledge of high-speed interconnect setup such as Infiniband

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