Linux Systems Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator with a strong background in managing high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of complex compute clusters that support research and enterprise workloads.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance and administration of a Linux-based HPC environment.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize cluster workloads using job scheduling tools (e.g., Slurm).
• Support users with job submissions, troubleshooting, and permissions management.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based software environments to support a range of applications.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure hardware and software stability.
• Execute system upgrades, migrations, and validation procedures to maintain a secure, high-performing environment.
• Monitor cluster health, proactively resolve performance issues, and respond to system incidents.
• Manage and support HPC storage platforms, ensuring reliable data access for large-scale workloads.
• Provide technical expertise for diagnosing hardware-related issues across supported systems.

• 10+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator, ideally with HPC exposure.
• Hands-on expertise with workload schedulers (preferably Slurm).
• Strong background in shell scripting, cron jobs, and general automation practices.
• Familiarity with HPC storage solutions such as WekaFS and CEPH.
• Experience supporting or integrating Open OnDemand portals.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work directly with server hardware (experience with Dell systems a plus).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to system health and user needs.
• Ability to work on-site several days per week as part of a hybrid schedule.

• Experience in academic, research, or enterprise HPC environments.
• Broader scripting knowledge (Python, Perl, etc.) for advanced automation.
• Exposure to modern HPC trends such as GPU acceleration, containerization, or cloud/HPC hybrid solutions.