HPC Linux System Administrator
This role has been designed as Onsite with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
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High Performance Computing, AI and Labs is a critical element of HPE. We are focused on delivering innovative solutions that accelerate our customers digital transformation, enabling them to tackle their complex, and data-intensive workloads. Combining deep expertise and the development of the world s most cutting-edge, high-performance supercomputers, is defining the next era of computing delivering valuable insight & innovation. Join us and redefine what s next for you.
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What youll do:
You are a dynamic, driven professional with a passion for success - yours, your company s, and your customers. You bring knowledge and expertise in high-performance computing, cloud computing, or related technical fields, strong communication and collaboration skills, and you always conduct yourself with the highest professionalism and integrity.
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.
What you need to bring:
- Bachelors or Masters 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.
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Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_03
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