Senior HPC Systems Administrator, SAS Computing
University of Pennsylvania
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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
Education
Job description
The Linux Infrastructure Services (LIS) group at the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is seeking a passionate and skilled Senior HPC Systems Administrator. Join our team and collaborate with world-renowned researchers tackling questions about the human brain, the upper atmosphere, ocean biogeochemistry, social program impacts, and more. Under the guidance of the HPC team leadership, you will ensure the smooth operation of our HPC research services using technologies like GPU, CPU, Slurm, conda, infiniband, and many other components of a modern, shared HPC environment. This position is hybrid-eligible.
The School of Arts and Sciences is the heart of Penn's academic enterprise, home to hundreds of faculty and thousands of students engaged in innovative research and teaching across the liberal arts and sciences. SAS Computing provides comprehensive IT support for Penn's world-class research, teaching and learning, and administrative activities. Our team works closely with faculty and staff to deliver innovative, forward-looking technology solutions that meet a wide range of needs. With a dedicated group of professionals known for strong collaboration and teamwork, SAS Computing translates technical expertise into practical support that advances the academic mission of the School.
- Deploy and manage Linux systems
- Develop shell and python scripts
- Configure, manage, and optimize job scheduling software (SLURM)
- Install and configure free and licensed software
- Monitor systems and services
- Perform routine systems maintenance
- Manage data and configuration backups
- Coordinate hardware repairs
- Oversee ordering and installation of hardware
- Recommend and track software and hardware changes
- Automate systems configuration tasks and deployments
- Provide technical consulting and end-user Linux support
- Support web services
- Assist first-tier support staff with end-users issues on our systems
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of HPC technologies
- Propose and implement improvements to our HPC services
- Provide support for SAS researchers using Penn's PARCC central HPC cluster and partner with the PARCC team to meet the needs of SAS faculty
This position also participates in the linux systems administration on-call rotations, which includes on-prem and cloud (AWS) services.
This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.
Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Proficiency in Linux OSes (Ubuntu preferred)
- Advanced Linux scripting skills (BASH, Python, etc.)
- A working knowledge of job scheduling systems (SLURM preferred)
- Expertise in managing high-performance computing resources
- Networking experience including Infiniband and TCP networks, and configuring and managing network architecture within an HPC environment
- Proficiency in managing storage solutions and backups
- Experience in using configuration management tools such as Salt, Ansible, and MAAS.
- Experience in working with git repositories
- Experience in deploying and managing HPC hardware systems, including CPU and GPU nodes, networks, and storage.
- Skilled in triaging complex problems and developing solutions
- Strong communication skills to maintain effective interactions with stakeholders and team members
- Experience deploying and managing cloud-based linux resources (AWS preferred)
- Ability to work collaboratively with SAS Computing colleagues, faculty, research staff, and other stakeholders
- Capable of managing and tracking multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
- Committed to the research and academic mission of SAS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
School of Arts and Sciences
$84,961.00 – $105,000.00 Annual Rate
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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