The University of Akron · 1 day ago
High Performance Computing Systems Administrator
Akron, Ohio
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Akron is seeking a High Performance Computing Systems Administrator to provide systems programming and management functions for high performance computing systems. The role involves administration, integration, and maintenance of computing systems, along with providing technical assistance and consultation for users in a research computing environment.
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Responsibilities
Provide systems support for advanced research computing environment, to include the installation, integration and management of high-performance computer systems, clusters, operating systems, peripherals, and system interfaces; monitors system usage; ensures that the high-performance computing complex is operating at optimal performance and reliability levels; additional duties include consulting, training and the development and maintenance of systems documentation
Monitor hardware, software, virtual infrastructure and on-premise and cloud based HPC applications. Monitor externally funded computer resources. Identify and correct problems. Generate and analyze usage reports and system configurations for performance tuning and capacity planning. Assist in planning and maintaining data center facilities and externally funded resources. Manage backup services
Work with users and other computational professionals in evaluating user requirements, and in the configuration and deployment of computational resources. Participates in the configuration and tuning of batch queuing systems in a massively parallel production environment; collects parallel system utilization statistics; identifies and resolves computer system anomalies and operational problems; and provides systems support and file sharing services. Act as primary liaison for external funding agencies and provide technical support, training and guidance as required
Maintain an understanding of state-of-the-art computing systems and peripherals; computer operating systems; and scalable, parallel architectures. Research and evaluate new and emerging technologies
Qualification
Required
Requires some College Courses or High School Diploma and training in related field
Requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in server operating systems (preferably Unix/Linux), server management, computer system development, networking protocols and programming (preferably bash, python)
Highly developed problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills required
Ability to adapt to new technology and maintain currency in technical knowledge is required
Will need to be on site as position requires work with physical equipment
Preferred
Prefers a relevant Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of SLURM scheduling software, familiarity with spack or similar system for package management, as well as openhpc / warewulf for provisioning
Comfortable with multiple distributions of linux (ubuntu, rocky, centos, oracle, etc.)
Comfortable with infiniband networking equipment and software
Familiar with Nvidia CUDA programming
Company
The University of Akron
The University of Akron is a public research university that focuses on polymers, advanced materials, and engineering.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.33MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGar Foundation
2024-10-31Grant· $2M
2018-03-02Grant· $0.03M
2016-11-01Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Sarah Kelly
Vice President Human Resources/CHRO
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