Cluster Engineer

Procom Consultants Group; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional IT services company is seeking a Cluster Engineer for a contract position in Champaign, Illinois. The role involves building and maintaining high-performance computing test beds, primarily using Linux systems. Candidates should have at least two years of Linux or Unix administration experience, familiarity with scripting languages, and the ability to troubleshoot various systems. This opportunity offers a dynamic lab environment and requires a physical capability to install servers.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in Linux or Unix system administration.
• Preferred experience in one or more scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience building or maintaining Linux clusters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain high-performance computing test beds.
• Installation and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows based systems.
• Provide systems level troubleshooting for production and preproduction servers.

Skills

Linux system administration

Scripting languages (Perl, Python, shell)

Troubleshooting hardware/software

Job description

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 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)

Job Description

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Cluster Engineer for a contract opportunity in Champaign, Illinois.

Cluster Engineer Job Details

The main duties are building, configuring, and maintaining high-performance computing test beds in an internal research lab. Predominantly, the work involves installation and troubleshooting of Linux based machines and clusters but may also include some Windows based efforts. The candidate will provide systems level troubleshooting of production and preproduction servers and software to support research projects. A level of independence and problem solving is required. Development of scripts for automation of cluster provisioning and configuration may be required. In addition, the maintenance includes support for users of the systems, internal documentation of practices, and general operation and maintenance of the lab spaces. Lab duties also include physical installation of servers with the ability to lift 50lbs.

Cluster Engineer Mandatory Skills

• Two or more years of experience in Linux or Unix system administration and maintenance, including hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Experience in one or more scripting languages is required, preferably Perl, Python and/or shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience building or maintaining Linux clusters is highly desired but not a requirement.

The following experience / skills are desired, but not required:

• Network file storage and backup administration
• Batch system setup, tuning, and administration
• LDAP setup and administration
• IP and network routing configuration and security
• Server management using out-of-band tools
• Windows system administration

ASAP

10+ Months

Additional Information

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