HPC/AI Systems Admin Intern — Hands-on Hardware & Software

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP is seeking an onsite HPC/AI System Admin Intern in Tennessee. You will work with Site System Admins, write automation scripts, and assist with software upgrades while collaborating with teams via Teams and Slack.

The role involves hands-on hardware tasks, documenting actions, and learning advanced compute hardware and storage components. The internship targets students pursuing a Bachelor’s in computer science or related field, with strong Linux

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with programming languages or technical tools relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Team/Partner with Site System Admins to perform the following: log in to HPC system compute, network, and storage components and run commands and scripts to manage and maintain the system health and performance.
• Write scripts and configuration files to automate system administration tasks and maintain consistency of how and when administration tasks are run.
• Review log files for errors and warnings indicating possible issues with system health and performance, and collaborate with customers and HPE on resolution.
• Support planning and scheduling of system software upgrades including estimation of time and effort required to complete.
• Plan and exercise appropriate caution and care when executing privilege‑level commands.
• Collaborate with team members using face‑to‑face, phone, and online communication including email, Teams, and Slack.
• Occasionally assist with hands‑on hardware and system installation activities when needed.
• Review tickets for hardware actions needed and claim for action.
• Interact with ticket system to document actions taken and pass ticket to next step.
• Complete training on specialized compute hardware, network, and storage components.
• Read system documentation and diagrams to identify specified components within system.
• Collaborate with team members using face‑to‑face, phone, and online communication including email, Teams, and Slack.
• Operate hand tools and low‑power tools (e.g. battery power screwdriver).
• Select proper tools and maintain tools in organized way on site.
• Lift and move parts and equipment up to 50 lbs individually and up to 75 lbs with another person.
• Occasionally operate pallet jack to move inventory from one place to another within site (for equipment with no operator’s license required).
• Occasionally assist with system installation activities.
• Interface with parts inventory manager if applicable.
• Support senior team members on assigned technical projects as determined by the business unit.
• Help identify and troubleshoot technical issues, providing support and suggesting solutions.
• Participate in team activities by attending team meetings, learn about project methodologies, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Actively engage in learning about new technologies and methodologies relevant to work.
• Fulfill tasks and responsibilities assigned by a supervisor in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills

Linux

HPC interest

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Teams

Slack

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP is seeking an onsite HPC/AI System Admin Intern in Tennessee. You will work with Site System Admins, write automation scripts, and assist with software upgrades while collaborating with teams via Teams and Slack.

The role involves hands-on hardware tasks, documenting actions, and learning advanced compute hardware and storage components. The internship targets students pursuing a Bachelor’s in computer science or related field, with strong Linux