Academic HPC & Linux Systems Administrator

Rice University; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University seeks an Academic Computing Systems Administrator to support faculty in installing, managing, and troubleshooting HPC and academic computing environments. The role emphasizes Linux system administration, containerized workflows, and collaboration across Rice IT to deliver high‑quality compute services.

The position is hybrid, with in‑office and remote work, and offers growth within Student Lifecycle & Academic Technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of Linux system administration, including building and operating clusters.
• Experience managing Linux clusters in academic/HPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day reliability and performance of HPC services.
• Build and maintain automation for predictable operations and rapid recovery.
• Enable HPC and containerized workflows aligned with academic needs.
• Provide advanced support and documentation for HPC services and systems.
• Configure and manage system and network security.
• Manage installation and maintenance of HPC hardware and operating systems.

Skills

Linux admin

HPC management

Container orchestration

Python scripting

Automation (Ansible)

Networking (InfiniBand)

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Warewulf

Job description

Rice University seeks an Academic Computing Systems Administrator to support faculty in installing, managing, and troubleshooting HPC and academic computing environments. The role emphasizes Linux system administration, containerized workflows, and collaboration across Rice IT to deliver high‑quality compute services.

The position is hybrid, with in‑office and remote work, and offers growth within Student Lifecycle & Academic Technologies.