Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced HPC Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our high-performance computing environment. This role is responsible for the physical and software aspects of our HPC cluster, including installation and maintenance of software applications, operating system management, hardware monitoring, and facilitating efficient data movement and storage between source and destination systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain software applications and operating systems on HPC clusters.
- Manage the physical infrastructure of the HPC environment, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing hardware upgrades and maintenance.
- Facilitate efficient and secure data storage solutions, including managing storage infrastructure and ensuring seamless data movement between various systems.
- Collaborate with researchers, developers, and IT teams to identify and implement solutions enhancing HPC performance and reliability.
- Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices for HPC systems.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and policies clearly and comprehensively.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining HPC clusters or large-scale computing environments.
- Proficiency in Linux administration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with job scheduling systems (e.g., Slurm, PBS, Torque).
- Familiarity with data storage systems, parallel file systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS), and data transfer technologies.
- Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, etc.) for automation and management tasks.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Soft Skills:
- Communication:
- Experience using ServiceNow or other ticketing systems to manage incidents and requests.
- Respond promptly to incidents, service requests, and team inquiries.
- Clearly document infrastructure changes, including updates, upgrades, and configurations.
- Teamwork and Initiative:
- Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative to resolve issues or suggest improvements.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, move, and install hardware components weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in data center environments.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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We are seeking an experienced HPC Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our high-performance computing environment. This role is responsible for the physical and software aspects of our HPC cluster, including installation and maintenance of software applications, operating system management, hardware monitoring, and facilitating efficient data movement and storage between source and destination systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain software applications and operating systems on HPC clusters.
- Manage the physical infrastructure of the HPC environment, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing hardware upgrades and maintenance.
- Facilitate efficient and secure data storage solutions, including managing storage infrastructure and ensuring seamless data movement between various systems.
- Collaborate with researchers, developers, and IT teams to identify and implement solutions enhancing HPC performance and reliability.
- Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices for HPC systems.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and policies clearly and comprehensively.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining HPC clusters or large-scale computing environments.
- Proficiency in Linux administration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with job scheduling systems (e.g., Slurm, PBS, Torque).
- Familiarity with data storage systems, parallel file systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS), and data transfer technologies.
- Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, etc.) for automation and management tasks.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Soft Skills:
- Communication:
- Experience using ServiceNow or other ticketing systems to manage incidents and requests.
- Respond promptly to incidents, service requests, and team inquiries.
- Clearly document infrastructure changes, including updates, upgrades, and configurations.
- Teamwork and Initiative:
- Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative to resolve issues or suggest improvements.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, move, and install hardware components weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in data center environments.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.