Senior System Administrator (HPC)

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Cray XC30/40 and Shasta systems, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Utilize expert-level knowledge to troubleshoot and support Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems, including setup and management of NetApp storage devices.
• Maintain proficiency in Windows server environments and demonstrate expertise in supporting key engineering applications on Cray, Linux, and Windows servers.
• Manage FlexLM and license management systems on UNIX and Windows platforms.
• Employ expert-level knowledge of PBS and job scheduling techniques to optimize workload management.
• Administer and configure UNIX/Linux systems, ensuring up-to-date patch management and security vulnerability remediation.
• Utilize container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for efficient application deployment and management.
• Collaborate with client management at all levels to address infrastructure needs and provide best-in-class support.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for escalations related to standard HPC infrastructure and software, and provide proficient support for Infiniband networks and their supporting infrastructure.

Some Must-Haves

• 7+ years of experience with Linux
• Scripting with Python, Bash, or Perl
• Experience with storage administration with NetApp or possessing basic knowledge of RAID, storage concepts (aggregates, volumes, qtrees), security (NFS and CIFS)
• Experience with license managers (Flex and RLM)
• Knowledge of virtualization solutions and techniques
• Experience with batch schedulers (PBS, Slurm, and/or Platform LSF)
• Basic web knowledge (http, xml)
• Experience in maintaining an enterprise environment with mixed operating systems
• Experience with HPC
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• High level experience with HP server hardware, remote iLo support and base configurations
• Proficient with Docker, container technologies, Kubernetes and/or Docker Swarm.
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency in VMWare, VM ESXi, VDI setup and administration.

Where We're Looking For It

Schenectady, New York
Lafayette, Ohio

Other Information

The work hours will be approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, depending on workload, with the occasional late night when a tight deadline calls for it. We work for security-conscious clients, thus background checks will be required. Salary dependent upon experience.