Remote HPC Systems Admin (20h/Week Contract)

iShift; United States; On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology solution provider is seeking a remote HPC System Administrator for a contract role lasting 6 to 9 months. The candidate will monitor system health, handle job prioritization using Slurm, and troubleshoot hardware issues in HPC clusters. Strong English communication skills and a significant overlap with US Eastern Time are essential. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience in Bright Cluster Manager and Linux-based environments. Flexible candidates in the European time zone are welcome if they can accommodate scheduled interactions in EST.

Qualifications

• Proficient in administering and monitoring clusters through CMSH.
• Solid understanding of scheduler configuration and job prioritization.
• Strong background in system management and troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify hardware faults and perform server-level troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Dell iDRAC and HPE iLOM.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system health and address urgent incidents.
• Handle Slurm queue status and stuck jobs.
• Review tickets for triage and prioritization.
• Address escalated issues and plan system improvements.

Skills

Bright Cluster Manager

Slurm

Linux Administration

Hardware Diagnostics

BMC/Remote Management

Job description

A technology solution provider is seeking a remote HPC System Administrator for a contract role lasting 6 to 9 months. The candidate will monitor system health, handle job prioritization using Slurm, and troubleshoot hardware issues in HPC clusters. Strong English communication skills and a significant overlap with US Eastern Time are essential. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience in Bright Cluster Manager and Linux-based environments. Flexible candidates in the European time zone are welcome if they can accommodate scheduled interactions in EST.