High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrator IV - 530901

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking an experienced High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrator IV to design and manage enterprise and HPC storage environments in a hybrid work setting. The role focuses on storage strategy, modernization, and automation across multi-site campuses.

You will mentor staff and collaborate with systems, cloud, and research groups. The ideal candidate brings advanced storage experience, scripting, and leadership to guide scalable storage projects supporting

Qualifications

• Requires strong scripting or software development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills are essential.
• Experience with storage administration in HPC or enterprise environments preferred.
• Experience with cloud storage design and multi-site storage systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs and administers enterprise and HPC storage systems.
• Leads modernization and roadmapping for storage infrastructure.
• Architects large-scale parallel filesystem environments and IaC automation.
• Collaborates with cloud, research, and cybersecurity teams to deliver scalable storage services.

Skills

Scripting

Software development

Communication

Project leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

DDN

VAST Data

Dell PowerScale

NetApp

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $94,700 - Midpoint: $127,900 (Salaried E14)

Department/Organization:200706 - OIT-HPC Center Services

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary:The High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrator IV designs and administers enterprise and high-performance computing (HPC) storage systems. Establishes long-term strategies for storage technology and services. Develops storage roadmaps and leads modernization initiatives. Architects large-scale parallel filesystem environments. Analyzes large-scale input/output workloads and establishes infrastructure-as-code strategies to automate provisioning, monitoring, capacity reporting, lifecycle management, and disaster recovery. Leads enterprise-scale integration of storage environments with cloud platforms, archival consortia, external research collaborations, and multi-site infrastructure. Forecasts storage growth and research demand and establishes expansion strategies. Defines storage security and encryption strategies for complex and regulated research environments. Mentors storage administrators and provides technical leadership through presentations and training.

Additional Department Summary:Serves as the principle technical and operational lead responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and operating the University's high-performance research storage infrastructure. Provides design leadership for multi-petabyte storage systems supporting HPC, AI, machine learning, and data-intensive research. May lead a team of High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrators. Partners with systems, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, and research application teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-performance storage services. Contributes to shaping the future direction of the University's research cyberinfrastructure.

Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED and ten (10) years of systems administration or storage administration experience; OR associate's degree and eight (8) years of systems administration or storage administration experience; OR bachelor's degree six (6) years of systems administration or storage administration experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of systems administration or storage administration experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:Strong scripting or software development skills. Excellent communication and project leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, or a related computational discipline. Five (5) or more years of experience designing and administering enterprise or HPC storage systems. Experience in research computing IT for national laboratories (connectivity/use/researcher support). Experience supporting AI infrastructure. Experience with GPU clusters. Experience integrating storage with SLURM. Experience with cloud storage design. Experience with object storage. Experience with vendor platforms such as DDN, VAST Data, Dell PowerScale, or NetApp. Extensive Linux administration experience. Experience with one or more parallel filesystems. Experience supporting multi-petabyte storage environments.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’sKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.