Lenovo · 2 days ago
HPC System Administrator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $113K/yr
3+ years expLenovo is a global technology powerhouse focused on delivering Smarter Technology for All. They are currently seeking a High Performance Computing System Administrator to manage and maintain the physical infrastructure of a data center, ensuring reliability, security, and optimal data availability.
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Responsibilities
Monitoring, maintaining, and managing the physical infrastructure of a data center, ensuring its smooth operation, reliability, and security
Monitoring power and cooling systems and network connectivity
Hardware and system software debugging and troubleshooting
OS Management
Addressing hardware and software issues
Responding to alerts, performing preventative maintenance, rolling out and upgrading firmware versions, and managing any issues that may arise to minimize downtime and optimize data availability
Opening hardware trouble tickets against different vendors
Following up and reporting the progress on all issues. Respond to users and provide support to them on the daily operations of the cluster
Daily system administration tasks, including granting, deleting access, Investigate and correct defects in the cluster as reported, adhering to the service levels
Resolve errors through developing, testing and implementing changes to the system
Provide corrective and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and isolate defects
Perform Software and firmware testing for any fixes, upgrades, security patch
The installation, configuration, and the support of services as required within the central customer Research Computing Services platform team
Working with vendors and customer Technology Office to design, implement and upgrade services using change management and revision
Controlling processes to ensure that changes are properly tracked and available for audit when required
Analyzing and troubleshooting system issues, defining, and resolving complex issues
Developing innovative solutions to continuously improve HPC and address any shortfalls in provision
Working closely with other customer staff, including Infrastructure Technology, Security and Governance teams
Understanding the importance of security and seek specialist security advice to secure systems
Delivering a high-quality service through a collaborative approach and outstanding analytical skills
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in Linux (ie Suse, RHEL CentOS) and system administration
Preferred
Experience in HPC system troubleshooting, monitoring, and support
Experience in System administration
Able to perform OS installation and upgrades with no supervision
Able to perform high level problem determination
Customer service skills including written and oral communication with client
Benefits
Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions.
Lenovo’s various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com
Company
Lenovo
Lenovo Group is a computer technology company that manufactures personal computers, smartphones, televisions, and wearable devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.35BKey Investors
Alat
2025-01-08Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-04-01Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2017-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Yang Yuanqing
Chairman & CEO
Greg Huff
CTO, CSO, and SVP of Development, Quality, and Customer Care, Infrastructure Solutions Group
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