Hpc Linux System Administrator

• Must be hands-on. Be able to develop a solid understanding of the Linux system and be able to test the system
• Manage and maintain HPC clusters, including installation, configuration, and optimization of compute and management nodes
• Administer Linux/Unix-based systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security
• Perform system imaging, software provisioning, and configuration management using tools such as Ansible
• Conduct hardware troubleshooting and coordinate with vendors or internal teams for hardware repairs and replacements
• Oversee lab systems used for development, testing, and release validation in HPC environments
• Manage storage systems (NFS, Lustre, GPFS, RAID) and ensure efficient data flow across the HPC environment
• Monitor system performance, perform regular health checks, and implement preventive maintenance measures
• Apply OS, firmware, and security updates to maintain system stability and compliance
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (using Bash, Python, or Ansible) to improve operational efficiency
• Document system configurations, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies to resolve issues, plan upgrades, and support project activities
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members

• Bachelor's or Master's engineering degree in Computer Science, Information Systems
• Typically 4-8 years experience
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix administration (installation, configuration, tuning, troubleshooting)
• Experience managing HPC clusters (e.g., HPE Cray, Slurm, PBS, LSF)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
• Experience with storage management systems such as NFS, Lustre, or GPFS
• Hands-on experience in hardware diagnostics and maintenance
• Familiarity with system monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Nagios
• Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Singularity) and virtualization technologies is a plus
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash)
• Familiarity with Python or Ansible for automation and orchestration
• Ability to automate routine tasks and enhance operational efficiency
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis
• Experience in maintaining accurate system documentation and change logs
• Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Singularity) and virtualization technologies is a plus

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