HPC Systems Administrator I

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University seeks a candidate to manage and support high performance computing clusters and computational infrastructures. The role requires an understanding of Linux systems, HPC job schedulers, and significant IT experience.

Competitive salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000. The candidate must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as well as be available for emergency situations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an information technology related field or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience in an information technology related field is preferred.
• Experience with Linux computational computing clusters.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports server operating systems and research application environments.
• Manages infrastructure including cabling, storage systems, and server racks.
• Troubleshoots complex systems or application issues.

Skills

Linux administration

Parallel file systems

Automation scripting

Troubleshooting

Performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination

Tools

Slurm scheduler

System monitoring tools

Job description

Job Summary

Manages and supports high performance computing clusters, computational computing infrastructures and specialized research, science, engineering, and mathematics applications used in computational computing environments. Supports management, tuning, operating systems, parallel file systems, automating deployment of compute nodes, managing and tuning specialized storage environments, login nodes, and HPC scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports server operating systems and research application environments. Includes compiling, installation and testing of patches, performance monitoring, and tuning.
• Assists the IT Associate Director implementing computational technology projects.
• Manages infrastructure such as cabling, storage system, SAN switches, infiniband switches, network switches, server racks, and rack power infrastructure.
• Provides support for end user service requests.
• Interprets and implements policies and procedures as they apply to an assigned area.
• May recommend changes on policy and procedures as necessary.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex systems or application issues.
• Works closely with the IT Associate Director in managing the HPC job scheduler.
• Manages computational computing storage systems, including parallel file systems.
• Uses tools, scripts or programming, the automation of routine tasks are required to reduce manual workload, improve response time and to ensure system reliability.
• Creates and maintains documentation for all servers, applications, tools, scripts, and procedures.
• Researches new technologies and makes technology recommendations to lead HPC Systems Administrator or appropriate director.
• Creates HPC systems and application environment designs, which should include performance, fault tolerance, fail‑over and disaster recovery considerations. Makes recommendations to Lead HPC Systems Administrator or appropriate director.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an information technology related field; OR four (4) years of experience in an information technology related field; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with administration and programming Linux computational computing clusters.
• Experience working with HPC job schedulers, Slurm scheduler preferred.
• Experience and understanding of parallel file systems is preferred.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$65,000 - $75,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus.
• Must be available 24/7 for possible emergency situations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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