HPC System Administrator

Metasys Technologies; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 79,556 - 113,307; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Boston is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Linux System Administrator to manage and maintain an HPC cluster. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Linux system administration and familiarity with the Slurm job scheduler. This full-time role offers a competitive pay of $70/hr. Remote work is available during the contracting period, but relocation is required for permanent positions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Linux system administrator.
• Experience with Slurm Job Scheduler.
• Familiarity with shell scripting and cron.
• Managing Cluster Storage Solutions.
• WekaFS and CEPH familiarity.
• Open on Demand experience.
• Comfortable diagnosing and working on client hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and systems administration for HPC cluster.
• System administration for HPC Linux cluster.
• Manage user jobs and cluster configuration using Slurm.
• Assist researchers in job scheduling and troubleshooting Slurm job submissions.
• Build and install software on Linux systems.
• Work with support vendors to maintain systems.
• Execute migration/upgrade plan and validation procedure.
• Monitor system health and proactively diagnose issues.
• Create accounts and assist users in managing permissions.

Skills

Linux system administration

Slurm Job Scheduler

Shell scripting

Cluster Storage Solutions

WekaFS

CEPH

Open on Demand

Client hardware diagnostics

Job description

This range is provided by Metasys Technologies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $70.00/hr

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Note: We are open to remote candidates during the contracting period. However, anyone interested in a permanent position would need to relocate.

Duties

• Perform Maintenance and Systems Administration for HPC cluster
• System Administration for HPC linux cluster
• Manage user jobs and cluster configuration using Slurm
• Assist researchers in job scheduling and troubleshooting Slurm job submissions
• Building and installing software on Linux Systems
• Working with support vendors to maintain systems
• Execute the migration/upgrade plan and validation procedure
• Monitor System Health and Proactively diagnose issues
• Create accounts and assist users in managing permissions

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a Linux system administrator
• Experience with Slurm Job Scheduler
• Familiarity with shell scripting, cron
• Managing Cluster Storage Solutions
• WekaFS, and CEPH Familiarity
• Open on Demand experience
• Comfortable diagnosing and working on Client hardware

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Professional Services