Job Description

Job description: The HPC Administrator is responsible for design, implementing, and operating enterprise infrastructure and systems automation for HPC (High Performance Computing) clusters. Must be capable of working with minimal supervision & applies the necessary technical expertise for effective and efficient use while communicating with peers, customers and leadership Key Responsibilities : • Setup, configuration, general maintenance and troubleshooting of HPC Cluster for CAE Dept. • Manage large & diverse HPC environment including design, build, capacity planning • Knowledge on High Performance Computing HPC like managing CAE Softwares, troubleshooting failed HPC jobs, PBS/SLURM/LSF/SGE or any scheduler knowledge will be added advantage • New CAE application integration to the existing HPC Cluster • Application knowledge on CAE applications like STARCCM, Abaqus, Numeca, LS-DYNA, Preonlab, Converge, Console • Should have a working experience on Altair Applications like ANSA, Hypermesh, Hyperworks, Medina • Knowledge on Altair PBS, License server management • Evaluate and recommend systems CAE software and hardware for enterprise systems. • Work with core production support personnel in IT and Engineering to automate deployment and operation of the infrastructure • LDAP configuration and Integration • Manage and maintain monitoring to ensure uptime and SLA levels. • Manage, deploy and configure infrastructure with Puppet / Ansible or other automation tools • Knowledge on Operating Systems like CENTOS, Ubuntu, Redhat • Supporting, interfacing and cooperating with cross functional teams. Ability to work closely with end users to understand their needs and provide guidance. • Knowledge in scripting languages including Shell, Python. • Document process and procedure followed in day to day operations as well as new implementation • Directs & coordinates the work assigned with respective teams & possess excellent communication & problem-solving skills. Required Skills: • Minimum 6+ years of HPC experience (required). • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education • Having Hands on experience in HPC Infra • Working knowledge on HPC schedulers like PBS, SLURM • Providing application support for CAE applications like STARCCM, Abaqus, Numeca, LS-DYNA. • Troubleshooting knowledge on HPC jobs • Work with CAE Dept closely, get all the requirements and provide best solutions to the end user • Must be able to work with and provide support for cross functional groups and technical areas (compute, storage, network, applications) • Must have firm understanding of Linux internals and have automated system building, patching, and configuration management • Knowledge in systems management automation using industry-standard and open-source tools such as Python, Bash, Puppet, Ansible. • Good understanding of various server technologies available to deploy servers in DC and also Vendor Management • Excellent Communication Skills, team coordination and interpersonal skills