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Florida International University · 10 hours ago

HPC Systems Administrator I

positionMiami, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$65K/yr - $75K/yr
date4+ years exp

Florida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami, offering a wide range of degree programs. The HPC Systems Administrator I manages and supports high performance computing clusters and computational infrastructures while ensuring the reliability and efficiency of systems used for research and academic purposes.

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Responsibilities

Administers and supports server operating systems and research application environments. Includes: compiling, installation and testing of patches, performance monitoring, and tuning
Assists the IT Associate Director implementing computational technology projects
Manages infrastructure such as, but not limited to, cabling, storage system, SAN switches, infiniband switches, network switches, server racks, and rack power infrastructure, as needed
Provides support for end user service requests
Interprets and implements policies and procedures as they apply to an assigned area
May recommend changes on policy and procedures as necessary
Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator
Troubleshoots and resolves complex systems or applications issues
Works closely with the IT Associate Director in managing the HPC job scheduler
Manages computational computing storage systems, including parallel file systems
Uses of tools, scripts or programming, the automation of routine tasks are required to reduce manual workload, improve response time and to ensure system reliability
Creates and maintains documentation for all servers, applications, tools, scripts, and procedures
Researches new technologies and makes technology recommendations to lead HPC Systems Administrator or appropriate director
Creates HPC systems and application environment designs, which should include performance, fault tolerance, fail-over and disaster recovery considerations. Makes recommendations to Lead HPC Systems Administrator or appropriate director

Qualification

Linux administrationHPC job schedulersParallel file systemsPerformance monitoringAutomation scriptingTroubleshootingDocumentationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in an information technology related field; OR four (4) years of experience in an information technology related field; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Experience with administration and programming Linux computational computing clusters
Experience working with HPC job schedulers, Slurm scheduler preferred
Experience and understanding of parallel file systems is preferred
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Travel to FIU Campus
Must be available 24/7 for possible emergency situations

Company

Florida International University

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Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
dateFounded in 1965
location
Miami, Florida, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.fiu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

Florida International University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (52)
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2022 (42)
2021 (59)
2020 (45)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7.95M
Key Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M

Leadership Team

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Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
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Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
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