HPC System Admin

Role Overview

This position serves as a critical operational role within Linux and HPC infrastructure.

The primary responsibility is to ensure the health and efficiency of the computing and operating system environment.

Daily Responsibilities

·       Administer and support compute nodes.

·       Assist with login nodes.

·       Oversee the operating system lifecycle.

·       Implement configuration management.

·       Sustain HCI/virtualization systems.

·       Diagnose OS/system issues.

·       Monitor system performance.

·       Explore hardware/OS-related incidents.

·       Facilitate scheduled maintenance.

·       Execute authorized modifications.

·       Elevate hardware/OEM concerns when necessary.

The role is specifically focused on operating system lifecycle, configuration management, and support for login, compute, and HCI operations.

Maintenance Responsibilities

·       Apply OS patches.

·       Conduct system updates.

·       Implement configuration changes.

·       Validate systems post-maintenance.

·       Resolve issues from failed changes.

·       Maintain records of system configurations.

·       Assist with incident recovery efforts.

Incident Management Scope

Typical issues expected to be addressed include:

·       Unavailability of login nodes.

·       Unavailability of compute nodes.

·       Operating system failures.

·       Problems with system configuration.

·       Performance issues with nodes.

·       HCI/virtualization challenges.

·       Issues following patch applications.

Essential Skills

·       Linux administration expertise

·       Proficiency in Red Hat Linux

·       Capability in system troubleshooting

·       Experience in Linux system lifecycle management

·       Strong configuration management skills

·       Shell scripting knowledge

·       Administration of compute nodes

·       Administration of login nodes

·       Familiarity with HCI/virtualization technologies

·       System monitoring experience

·       Incident troubleshooting proficiency

·       Change management experience

Qualifications

·       A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

·       ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent/higher

·       Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent/higher