HPC System Administrator Consultant

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Linux supercomputers, infrastructure systems, and research computing environments
• Perform daily system checks, analyze logs, and troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues
• Conduct proactive hardware maintenance, including diagnosing failures and replacing components like DIMMs, disks, and motherboards
• Execute software maintenance, including OS installation, security patching, driver updates, and firmware upgrades
• Architect and implement new technologies to enhance user and deployment environments
• Provide technical customer support via ticketing systems and offer training to research groups

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of experience (a Ph.D. in Computational Science, Engineering, or a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience)
• Proven experience in IT systems administration within Linux/HPC environments
• Strong expertise in scripting and programming, specifically with Bash
• Experience with HPC cluster resource managers and management software (e.g., Kickstart, DNF, Ansible, SSH keys)
• Hands-on experience repairing and managing hardware in large-scale, complex HPC systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computational Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration for large HPC deployments
• Experience with PBS Torque, Moab, Slurm, or Condor resource managers
• Proficiency with InfiniBand and high-performance filesystems such as Lustre, GPFS, NAS, DDN, or Panasas
• Experience with virtualization (KVM) and containerization (Docker, Singularity)
• Familiarity with Grid Computing systems like XSEDE, TeraGrid, or Open Science Grid

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement options and flexible spending accounts
• Various leave options and paid holidays
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities

About the Company

Louisiana State University (LSU) is a premier flagship research institution dedicated to academic excellence and innovation. LSU researchers work on a wide range of critical issues, from medical treatments and coastal protection to energy and agriculture, utilizing world-class resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.