Linux System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based HPC clusters, including hardware and software components such as job schedulers, parallel file systems, and MPI libraries.
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization to meet the computational demands of our clients' workloads.
• Monitor system health and performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand their computational requirements and tailor HPC solutions to meet their needs.
• Develop and maintain documentation, best practices, and standard operating procedures for HPC system administration tasks.
• Implement security measures to protect HPC systems and data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in HPC technologies and best practices, and recommend upgrades or improvements as needed.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users, including researchers and application developers, to help them utilize HPC resources effectively.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
2. Proven experience as a Linux System Administrator with a focus on HPC environments.
3. In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems, cluster management tools (e.g., Slurm, PBS Pro), and parallel file systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS).
4. Experience with HPC hardware components such as compute nodes, interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand), and storage systems.
5. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and system administration tasks.