HPC Storage Engineer

NorthMark Strategies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Paid Lunch Stipend

100% Employer-Paid Medical Benefits

401(k) with company match

25 days Paid Time Off

Job summary

NorthMark Strategies is hiring for a position in Dallas, Texas, focused on high-performance computing storage systems. You will manage scalable storage systems that support research workloads and collaborate with global teams to ensure optimal storage usage.

Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s Degree and experience with high-performance filesystems, data center storage technologies, and a passion for technology. The role also includes a comprehensive benefits package and generous time off.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage multi-PB storage systems.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-code processes.
• Collaborate with customers to optimize workflows.
• Leverage expertise in storage for various projects.

Skills

Storage systems implementation

Automating processes

Data center storage technologies

Team collaboration

Scale-out storage architectures

JIRA ticketing

Problem-solving

Python and DevOps experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance the high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports its clients\' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision-making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation.

The HPC Storage Engineering team manages our high-performance, scalable storage in excess of 200 petabytes. We are responsible for the design, deployment, and operation of this storage platform, which supports the research workloads of our Researchers and is a core component of infrastructure. Working alongside our global team, you will optimize and troubleshoot workflows with Researchers and Software Engineers, as well as with our Networks team and external vendors, including DELL, VAST, HPE and RUBRIK.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage multi-PB storage systems to support the compute environment
• Implement automated processes and procedures consistent with a strategy of Infrastructure-as-code for a consistent, repeatable storage product
• Leverage experience and expertise across all things storage related to act as an expert for a wide array of projects
• Work with customers to streamline workflows for optimal storage usage

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience deploying and managing high-performance and/or clustered filesystems at scale
• Strong working knowledge of the different types of data center storage technologies (file, block, object) and how they differ
• Team player that enjoys collaborating with others to deliver supportable storage environments
• Experience with scale-out storage architectures such as Vast Data and Isilon/PowerScale
• Recent experience working through JIRA tickets
• Great problem solving skills, be self-driven, and hard working
• A passion for technology and hardware
• Python and/or DevOps experience

Note: The above description is not exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to, or eliminate any aspect of this description. Additional or different job responsibilities may be required to meet business needs.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Benefits

• Company-Paid Lunch Stipend: Lunch is provided via GrubHub
• Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in a High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%
• Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more
• Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays

Equal Opportunity

NORTHMARK STRATEGIES LLC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY\'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.