Senior HPC Storage Architect & Infra Leader

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking an experienced High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrator IV to design and manage enterprise and HPC storage environments in a hybrid work setting. The role focuses on storage strategy, modernization, and automation across multi-site campuses.

You will mentor staff and collaborate with systems, cloud, and research groups. The ideal candidate brings advanced storage experience, scripting, and leadership to guide scalable storage projects supporting

Qualifications

• Requires strong scripting or software development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills are essential.
• Experience with storage administration in HPC or enterprise environments preferred.
• Experience with cloud storage design and multi-site storage systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs and administers enterprise and HPC storage systems.
• Leads modernization and roadmapping for storage infrastructure.
• Architects large-scale parallel filesystem environments and IaC automation.
• Collaborates with cloud, research, and cybersecurity teams to deliver scalable storage services.

Skills

Scripting

Software development

Communication

Project leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

DDN

VAST Data

Dell PowerScale

NetApp

Job description

The University of Alabama is seeking an experienced High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrator IV to design and manage enterprise and HPC storage environments in a hybrid work setting. The role focuses on storage strategy, modernization, and automation across multi-site campuses.

You will mentor staff and collaborate with systems, cloud, and research groups. The ideal candidate brings advanced storage experience, scripting, and leadership to guide scalable storage projects supporting