Senior HPC Systems Administrator for Biomedical Research

NYU Grossman School of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

NYU Grossman School of Medicine seeks an experienced HPC Systems Administrator to support high-performance computing for world-class researchers and clinicians. You will deploy, monitor, and optimize Linux-based HPC clusters and storage, assist with software installs, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to plan resources.

The role requires scripting, cluster management, and strong PHI security practices, along with thorough documentation and user training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Bioinformatics, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience administering Linux systems, HPC clusters, and large-scale storage solutions.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl for system administration and automation.
• Experience with job scheduling systems (e.g., Slurm, PBS, LSF) and resource management tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across system, hardware, network, and application layers.
• Familiarity with scientific software installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of security best practices, including the handling of PHI in research environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to support and train non-expert users.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, administer, and monitor Linux-based HPC clusters and petascale storage systems.
• Install, maintain, and upgrade scientific software, libraries, and licensed applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, hardware, and application issues across HPC environments.
• Develop and maintain scripts for system administration, monitoring, reporting, and data pipeline optimization.
• Provide technical support to researchers; assist with project execution, benchmarking, and resource planning.
• Research, deploy, and optimize resource management and scheduling systems (e.g., batch systems).
• Evaluate and manage a helpdesk ticketing system; ensure timely resolution of user-submitted issues.
• Integrate HPC systems with laboratory equipment such as DNA sequencers, mass spectrometers, and Cryo-Electron Microscopes.
• Implement and manage HPC security infrastructure; ensure compliance with PHI handling policies and best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and user guides.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops on HPC usage and best practices.
• Consult with researchers to assess computational needs and prepare resource planning reports.
• Support grant proposal development with technical specifications for computational infrastructure.

Skills

Linux admin

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Job scheduling

PHI security

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Bioinformatics/Physics

Tools

Globus

Aspera

GPFS/Lustre

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine seeks an experienced HPC Systems Administrator to support high-performance computing for world-class researchers and clinicians. You will deploy, monitor, and optimize Linux-based HPC clusters and storage, assist with software installs, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to plan resources.

The role requires scripting, cluster management, and strong PHI security practices, along with thorough documentation and user training.