HPC SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Hiring Department

Division of Information Technology

Job Description

The HPC System Administrator will be a part of the Research Support Solutions (RSS) team that plans, installs, and manages the hardware and software of the campus research cluster computing, storage, and networking environment. Responsibilities of this position will include installing, configuring, and maintaining multiple Linux clusters and servers in a research computing environment; creating and maintaining training materials for research computing related software and hardware; evaluating, installing, upgrading, and maintain scientific software; monitoring the operation and performance of the environment; and investigating new technologies of importance to research computing and researchers. Providing excellent technical support to both internal and external constituents is required. Staying current with emerging IT trends related to research and high performance computing and support is expected.

This position is part of a team supporting HPC clusters and related systems at multiple campuses, but is primarily based in Columbia, Missouri. While much of the daily work can be performed remotely, the nature of the work requires frequent access to the Columbia campus, and occasional travel to other campuses in Missouri.

Essential Functions (top critical functions)
* Participate as a member of a highly technical and customer-service driven team. Readily share knowledge and training with other staff members, and forge close working relationships with IT and scientific research groups across campus.
* Install, configure, and maintain multiple Linux systems in support of research computing in a scientific environment for university researchers. Responsibilities include analysis, documentation, installation, testing, evaluation and installation of new versions and authorized modifications of the solution's hardware, operating systems, application-layer, and some database administration work.
* Secure and monitor systems and consult with researchers, staff, and students on securing applications.
* Serve as a technical consultant for sponsored research projects that require research computing services.
* Provide documentation and training to peers, faculty, staff and students in the use of a shared high performance computing environment and associated scientific software.
* Troubleshoot hardware/software problems and system failures. Determine and initiate appropriate and immediate actions needed to restore normal services with minimal down time. Document occurrence and actions taken. Assess operating procedures followed in resolving issues for effectiveness; may recommend modifications to standard procedures found to be inadequate, unclear or ineffective.

Advise and directly supervise student workers as an integral part of the team.

Salary

Salary Range: $57,000 - $90,000 Commensurate with experience

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent profile on myHR.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, flexible, some nights/weekends Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, flexible, some nights/weekends

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability and experience with the Linux operating system and utilizing the command line interface is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computing, storage, and networking hardware is required.
• Experience with scripting (e.g. Python, Perl, and Bash) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative and diverse environment is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with high performance cluster administration is desirable.
Experience with networking (including Infiniband) is highly desirable.
Experience in an academic research or computing setting is highly desirable.
Experience with an automated configuration management system is desired.
Ability and demonstrated use of version control management tools such as Git is desirable. Experience with high performance cluster administration is desirable.

Experience with networking (including Infiniband) is highly desirable.

Experience in an academic research or computing setting is highly desirable.

Experience with an automated configuration management system is desired.

Ability and demonstrated use of version control management tools such as Git is desirable.

Application Materials

Application, Cover Letter & Resume

Other Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

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Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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