Senior Systems, Network, and Storage Administrator

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of HPC clusters, including compute nodes, storage systems, and networking components.
• Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, routing, firewalls, and switches to ensure secure, high-speed connectivity.
• Manage large-scale, distributed storage systems and implement reliable data backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Architect system improvements and infrastructure expansions based on performance metrics and emerging technologies like GPUs and cloud HPC.
• Develop automation scripts for system provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance using Python, Bash, or Perl.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor to the Director of MSF on infrastructure strategy, procurement, and operations.
• Mentor junior staff, student interns, and research assistants in HPC operations and systems management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in systems, network, or storage administration.
• At least 3 years of experience in an active High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment.
• Proven expertise with Linux/Unix system administration, including installation, configuration, and performance tuning.
• Advanced knowledge of LAN/WAN design, firewalls, routing, and network protocols.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or Perl.
• Experience managing large-scale storage systems and data backup/recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a computing-related discipline.
• Direct experience supporting HPC clusters, GPU computing, or research data workflows.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Vendor-specific certifications (e.g., VCP, RHCE/RHCSA, CCNA, or CompTIA Security+).

About the Company

Morehouse College is a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence and research. The Morehouse Supercomputing Facility (MSF) supports the computational research and teaching needs of the college and its academic partners within the Atlanta University Center (AUC).