HPC System Administrator(6+ years)

HPC System Administrator

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced High-Performance Computing (HPC) System Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize large-scale HPC clusters and infrastructure. This role focuses on ensuring reliable system operations, implementing robust monitoring solutions, managing user environments, and maintaining high availability of compute resources for research and production workloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain HPC cluster hardware and software components
• Manage job scheduling systems (SLURM, PBS, LSF) and optimize queue configurations
• Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and cluster health using monitoring tools
• Administer user accounts, permissions, and resource allocations across compute nodes
• Deploy and maintain software stacks, compilers, libraries, and scientific applications
• Implement and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery procedures
• Troubleshoot hardware failures, network issues, and software conflicts
• Perform regular system updates, security patches, and maintenance windows
• Manage storage systems including parallel file systems (Lustre, GPFS, BeeGFS)
• Coordinate with vendors for hardware support and warranty services
• Create and maintain system documentation and operational procedures

Required Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Skills Required

Linux System Administration