HPC Systems Administrator
University of North Dakota

Job Info

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Salary/Position Classification

• $63,000-$65,000 Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The High Performance Computing (HPC) System Administrator will assist the ACI Manager with the deployment, administration, and maintenance of advanced cyberinfrastructure facilities and resources maintained by the UND Computational Research Center; including but not limited to: computational hardware, software, storage, and network services associated with high performance computing, virtual reality, and visualization systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Engineer and NDUS CTS System Administration Staff to serve as a backup system administrator for UND CRC's research computing platforms administered by NDUS CTS.
  • Assist with the system administration of UND CRC research computing platforms administered by NDUS CTS.
  • Serve as backup system administrator for UND CRC research computing platforms.
  • Perform other system administration activities as directed by the ACI Manager.
• Coordinate with CI Engineer and NDUS CTS system administration staff to compile and install scientific software within research computing platforms.
  • Compile and install scientific software on UND CRC research computing platforms that is not deployable as a Bright Cluster Manager software package.
  • Assist in the installation of scientific software that is available through Bright Cluster Manager as needed.
  • Assist with the deployment and maintenance of software licensing servers.
• Coordinate with CI Engineer and NDUS CTS on high performance computing network interconnects, campus networks, and regional research networks relevant to UND CRC activities.
  • Follow NDUS CTS Network Services policy on UND campus and NDUS Data Center networks.
  • Assist in the deployment and maintenance of DREAM Lab Ethernet networks.
  • Assist CI Engineer, NDUS CTS Network Services and System Administrators with other UND CRC Ethernet and InfiniBand networks as needed.
  • Assist with NDILLI ScienceDMZ and Northern Tier Network regional research networks as directed by ACI Manager.
• Maintain equipment inventory and documentation servers for UND CRC.
  
  • Coordinate to complete annual inventory of UND CRC assets.
  • Assist in the maintenance of the documentation server for UND CRC DREAM Lab.
  • Coordinate with Sr. Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Research Education Facilitator (ACIREF) to update the content of the UND CRC website as well as the research computing tutorials hosted in the UND CRC tutorial Wiki.
• Triage user support tickets and route tickets to appropriate staff.
  • Assist with resolution of support tickets submitted via the NDUS Teamdynamix Support Ticketing System to the CRC support group.
  • Assist in the triage incoming support tickets and route support tickets to the appropriate UND CRC or NDUS CTS staff member.
  • Create server accounts as appropriate based on new account request tickets.
• Coordinate with CI Engineer and University IT to provide desktop support for UND CRC staff and laboratory spaces.
  • Follow established system for providing desktop support for UND CRC staff computers and UND CRC laboratory spaces such as the DREAM Lab.
  • Follow University IT policy and methods for managing desktop and mobile devices for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android devices.
  • Provide system administration services for the DREAM Lab's rack-mounted 3D graphics workstations.
• Assist in the development of funding proposals.

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated use of Linux Shell Environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Must have strong computer skills to include MS Office.
• Must have strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Must have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must be detail oriented and accurate.
• Must be able to function independently as well as part of a team.
• Must possess maturity to handle confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and critical analyses abilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 1 year of experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) system administration.
• 1 year of experience building and deploying scientific computing software for an HPC system.
• 1 year of experience in Desktop Support.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 2 or more years of experience in High Performance Computing system administration.
• 2 or more years of experience in Desktop Support.

To Apply

Submit resume and/or CV and cover letter to show how you meet the requirements and duties of the position.

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