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Cornell University · 2 months ago

Senior Systems Administrator, High Performance Computing

Ithaca (Main Campus)

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$108K/yr - $132K/yr

5+ years exp

Cornell University is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for its Center for Advanced Computing. The role involves designing, deploying, and managing high performance computing clusters and servers to support cutting-edge research across various academic disciplines.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leading efforts to implement emerging cloud and storage technologies

Designing and making recommendations for hardware and software solutions for new clusters and servers for Cornell customers

Integrating new systems into the existing heterogeneous computing environment

Maintaining a secure and stable computing infrastructure

Testing and evaluating new tools

Developing training and documentation for use of systems managed by Center for Advanced Computing

Qualification

High Performance ComputingLinux server managementCloud services knowledgeScripting proficiencyVirtualization platformsCompilers experienceInteroperability understandingProblem solvingCritical thinkingWritten communicationOral communicationCollaborative teamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field with at least five years of experience managing Linux servers and HPC clusters, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Working knowledge of cloud services and virtualization platforms

A background in evaluating future technologies and providing recommendations for upgrades and installations

Proven experience using compilers to build and debug scientific software installations

Demonstrated skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and written and oral communications

Demonstrated ability to interact with others on a collaborative team towards a shared project goal

Experience in the administration of Linux core services such as SSH, LDAP, Samba, NFS, and Sudo

Demonstrated scripting proficiency on various Linux platforms (Python, shell, Java)

Demonstrated understanding and ability to address interoperability issues

Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members

Preferred

Advanced degree

Experience with provisioning tools (warewulf), real-time monitoring tools (OpenXDMod), distributed and parallel file systems (CEPHFS, NFS, Lustre, BeeGFS), and virtualization platforms (Openstack)

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options

Generous retirement contributions

Access to wellness programs

Employee discounts with local and national retail brands

Health and personal leave

Three weeks of vacation

13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1

Two additional floating holidays

Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program

Tuition aid for external education

Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program