HPC Systems Manager Actions

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Job Posting Title:

HPC Systems Manager Actions

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM FA - ITS - TA - RETS - High Performance Computing (Sam White (00003076))

   

Work Location:

0331 Fred C. Frey Computing Services Building

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

The Manager of HPC Systems within Information Technology Services will be responsible for enabling both existing and emerging high performance computing solutions, and providing a high level of service in the deployment and maintenance of HPC supercomputer and other research enabling hardware and software to the research communities of LSU and its collaborators. The Manager will be responsible for managing the system administration group in monitoring daily cluster operations, troubleshooting cluster problems, researching and implementing new technologies, and providing appropriate support for LSU's research initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

Operations: Responsible for the management, quality, design, implementation, configuration, security, and operation of HPC cluster and other research enabling systems managed by ITS including, but not limited to, grid systems, storage systems, distributed shared systems, etc.  Architect, design and implement support systems and improvements to facilitate ease of access to these resources by researchers and industry. (40%)

Supervision: Responsible for the supervision and professional development of staff required to operate and maintain HPC and other research enabling systems in ITS and support their users.  Assist in resolving user support issues with other groups.  Provide leadership and training to junior staff members. (30%)

Research Administration: Research and evaluate emerging technologies related to HPC hardware, software, networking, provisioning, digital imagery, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, etc.  Participate in budget planning.  Provide strategic planning in the acquisition and deployment of future HPC related hardware and software resources.  Represent HPC@LSU in local, regional, national, and international HPC initiatives with a high degree of professionalism.  (20%)

Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. 3 years Demonstrated expertise in UNIX/Linux system administration.  Proficiency with a wide variety of computer technologies. Hardware experience. Ability to script using bash, perl, or python.

+LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree with 5 years experience with HPC supercomputers, national grid infrastructures.

Additional Information:

This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mary Bordelon at mbordelon@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

October 27, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 24, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

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