Senior HPC System Administrator

About this kind of role

What a Senior HPC System Administrator usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: A Senior HPC System Administrator manages and maintains high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for research or production workloads. Responsibilities include system installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning, alongside user support and security management. They often collaborate with other IT teams and researchers to meet specific computational needs and implement new technologies. This role frequently involves automation and scripting to streamline administrative tasks.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in Linux operating systems, scripting languages like Python or Bash, cluster management tools (e.g., Slurm, PBS), and experience with storage systems, networking, and virtualization technologies are typically required.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong technical background in systems administration and a passion for high-performance computing environments thrive in this role.