Senior HPC Systems Administrator - Hybrid Research Compute

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 84,961 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition assistance

Generous retirement plans

Substantial time away from work

Long-Term Care Insurance

Wellness and Work-life Resources

Professional Development

University Resources

Discounts and Special Services

Flexible Work Hours

Home Ownership Services

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is looking for a passionate Senior HPC Systems Administrator to join the School of Arts and Sciences. This role focuses on managing Linux systems, scripting, and support for high-performance computing resources.

With responsibilities ranging from overseeing job scheduling to providing end-user support, successful applicants will work in a collaborative environment. A Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience are required. This position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in HPC environments.
• Experience with complex problem resolution and stakeholder interactions.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Linux systems.
• Develop shell and python scripts.
• Configure and manage SLURM job scheduling.
• Monitor systems and perform routine maintenance.
• Provide technical support for SAS researchers.

Skills

Linux OSes (Ubuntu preferred)

Advanced Linux scripting (BASH, Python)

Job scheduling systems (SLURM preferred)

Expertise in HPC resource management

Networking experience including Infiniband

Managing storage solutions and backups

Configuration management tools (e.g., Salt, Ansible)

Working with git repositories

Deploying and managing HPC systems (CPU and GPU)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania is looking for a passionate Senior HPC Systems Administrator to join the School of Arts and Sciences. This role focuses on managing Linux systems, scripting, and support for high-performance computing resources.

With responsibilities ranging from overseeing job scheduling to providing end-user support, successful applicants will work in a collaborative environment. A Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience are required. This position offers a hybrid work model.