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Provost Research Computing Center
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Installs, configures, and maintains large computer clusters/servers and software. Day-to-day operations of the systems including systems administration, monitoring and storage performance up to and including network components. Management of the system’s network switch, parallel file system and HPC software stack and tools. Configuration of the scheduling and queuing system. Diagnosing and resolving system operational problems quickly and effectively. Coordinating with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems. Assist users with access and other help desk ticket requests or issues. Building and deploying open source software and software from vendors/partners. Providing reliable and efficient backups/restores for all managed systems. Maintaining and monitoring the security of the HPC systems and servers. Documenting system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks. Technical Environment: Linux build automation in a large, distributed computing environment with Puppet/Ansible/Git/Docker; scripting with Python/Shell/Perl. Experience must include: Implementing automation and monitoring using shell scripting; install, configure and maintain job management tools (SLURM/Moab/ TORQUE/PBS); operating systems deployment with XCAT/ROCKS; configure administer and support network storage subsystems (IBM/NetAppl/Data Direct Network/LSI); distributed file systems (GPFS/Lustre/Gluster); configure, install tuning and maintain scientific app software, performance monitoring and optimization tools
Additional Responsibilities
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or closely related field plus 5 years of progressive experience in scientific computing required.
Required: 5 years: Linux build automation in a large, distributed computing environment with Puppet/Ansible/Git/ Docker; scripting with Python/Shell/Perl.
Experience must include: Implementing automation and monitoring using shell scripting; install, configure and maintain job management tools (SLURM/Moab/ TORQUE/PBS); operating systems deployment with XCAT/ROCKS; configure administer and support network storage subsystems (IBM/NetAppl/Data Direct Network/LSI); distributed file systems (GPFS/Lustre/Gluster); configure, install, tune and maintain: scientific app software, performance monitoring and optimization tools.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or closely related field
- 5 years progressive experience in scientific computing / HPC
- Linux build automation in large distributed environments using Puppet/Ansible/Git/Docker
- Scripting experience with Python, Shell, and Perl
- Implement automation and monitoring using shell scripting
- Install, configure, and maintain job management tools (SLURM, Moab, TORQUE, PBS)
- Operating system deployment with XCAT or ROCKS
- Configure, administer, and support network storage subsystems (IBM, NetAppl, Data Direct Network, LSI)
- Experience with distributed/parallel file systems (GPFS, Lustre, Gluster)
- Configure, install, tune, and maintain scientific application software and performance monitoring/optimization tools
- Provide reliable backups and restores for managed systems
- Maintain and monitor security of HPC systems and servers
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve hardware and software issues
- Manage system network switch, parallel file system, and HPC software stack/tools
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The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
