Responsible for designing, implementing, and administering High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters. Performs system administration duties on several high performance multi-platform clusters, cluster management, virtualization, cluster visualizations, and job scheduling

Designs, implements and administers High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters. Performs system administration duties on several high performance multi-platform clusters, cluster management, virtualization, visualization clusters and job scheduling.

Facilitates the acquisition of hardware and software products and services for the Research and Academic Data Center (RADC) and Administrative Data Center (ADC). Monitors the availability of patches and updates and evaluates the importance to the environment and schedules installations accordingly.

Demonstrated ability to provision the various components of the system appropriately, batch, I/O and manage HPC nodes. Ability to use revision control systems and a configuration management system for an HPC environment.

Interacts effectively with a broad range of colleagues such as researchers, professors, research assistants, colleges and departments throughout campus. Supports a diverse user population from researchers, professors, research assistants, colleges and departments throughout campus with the administration and installation of HPC operating systems.

Provides reliable and efficient backups/restores for all managed systems in the RADC. Sets up and maintains host and network based security of the RADC and ADC resources. Coordinates with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems to systems in the RADC and ADC.

Participates in a 24-hour, 7-day on-call support rotation and off-hours maintenance windows. Manages software applications in the production environment provided to HPC users. Complies with all State and University policies.

Bachelor's degree; and three years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

In depth knowledge of common server hardware architecture including servers (CPU, bus, memory), SANS, disk arrays, network hardware. In depth understanding of Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, UNIX, Solaris, VAX/VMS), including processes, files, memory management and I/O systems; distributed information systems including 2 and 3 tier designs, and web based systems; networking services and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, SSL, FTP, Telnet, LDAP). In depth understanding of IP networking, basic routing, TCP ports and network services, including SSH, LDAP, SFTP and HTTP(S). Basic understanding of change control and configuration management, patch management, high availability systems, structured design and support methodologies. Program system support tasks in C, Java, Perl, batch/shell, or other general purpose programming language; perform complex performance analysis including system processes, I/O subsystems, networks and other related components. Occasional travel may be required.

Five years related experience and have expert Enterprise Architecture engineering knowledge of clustered HPC environments; or equivalent experience. Must have experience as a systems administrator. Knowledge of Linux and UNIX operating systems, including scripting and programming proficiencies. Must have advanced ability to analyze, design and architect complex IT systems. Must have experience with multi-threading and parallel processing tools and environments. Demonstrate abilities in sustaining high-performance servers, associated high-performance networks/high speed interconnects and parallel file systems.

Experience installing and maintaining clustered environments, including automated installation methods. Demonstrated ability to proactively learn, adapt to and use new hardware/software technologies. Demonstrate experience in programming system maintain tasks in C, Java, Perl, batch/shell, or other general purpose programming language; perform complex performance analysis including system processes, I/O subsystems, networks and other related components. Additional experience with Fortran, C, C++, MPI, OpenMP, math libraries, log configuration and security plans in a Linux environment. Demonstrate the ability to configure and maintain the overall security of a HPC systems. Hardware maintenance and repair experience including isolation of failing components, removal and replacement of node level equipment, and component replacement such as disks, memory, or motherboards.

Must be organized with a strong ability to deliver tasks on time, manage multiple efforts and be able to work with minimal supervision.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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