HPC Systems Admin I

Organizational Summary:

USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. 

Position Summary:

The Linux Systems Administrator I of High Performance Computing (HPC) is a member of a collaborative team responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of systems supporting large and complex computing environments. 
This position is responsible for installation and maintenance of operating system software, systems programming and modification of operating systems, performance analysis, database maintenance and management, security administration, management of parallel data storage, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting of research software. This position is responsible for ensuring stability and performance of the cluster and it's various subsystems.

Additional Information for Applicants:

The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, with an on-call rotation
Shift Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Approximately 70% work-from-home, with the remaining time on campus

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist team to deploy and manage High Performance Computing (HPC) systems including parallel file systems, unique networks, large scale CPU and GPU installations, provisioning systems, and batch scheduling software.
• Monitor and tune HPC systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Provide problem resolution and support for HPC system including identification, troubleshooting, research, resolution, and documentation.
• Interface with investigators to assess requirements and recommend/implement solutions within HPC environment.
• Collaborate in the maintenance and troubleshooting of scientific computing software stacks and related systems such as license servers, in support of research workflows.
• Collaborate in the development and leading of training events for research users in the efficient use of cluster and storage resources.
• Provide guidance and project support to other staff members and serve as an expert resource on HPC systems, and other core services the team is responsible for.
• Develop or recommends policies and procedures for system use and services in areas of expertise.

Minimum Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training, or a Bachelor's degree with no specific required field and one year of IT related work experience, OR a combination of 5 years of IT related work experience and validated training. Preparation for a relevant IT certification, validated through certification requirements and documentation of completion, is considered to be related training. Any combination of education and experience is acceptable for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelors of Science degree preferably in a technical field (e.g., computer science, physics, math, chemistry, or engineering). Experience working in a scientific computing environment, particularly in an academic setting. Exposure to scientific computing clusters, HPC filesystems, and their associated scheduling systems.

Special Skills or Training:
Proficient in the Linux/Unix Operating System (e.g. RedHat Enterprise Linux)
Practical experience in scripting languages (e.g. Python, Perl, bash) and building open-source Linux software packages.
Experience with network mounted and/or distributed filesystems.
Exposure to networking concepts and use of tools and protocols such as SSH, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP.
Excellent communication and writing skills to interact with end users and update user and administrator-level documentation.

Additional Information for Applicants:

The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Flor